The Board remands the claim for service connection of multiple sclerosis as there was not substantial compliance with its previous remand instructions.
The deciding factor: The April 2024 and November 2024 VA examiner's opinions were found inadequate due to a lack of consideration of specific facts related to the Veteran's case, and an addendum opinion is required for a fair decision on the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple sclerosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- 25007797
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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