Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for an increased rating for constipation is remanded due to the need for additional evidence and compliance with the duty to assist.
The deciding factor: Remand required as VA Regional Office did not comply with its duty to assist in obtaining medical records from Amherst Family Practice and Dr. B.R., and reasonable attempts must be made to obtain properly identified private medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- constipation associated with hypothyroidism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25013527
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