Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of an increased evaluation for service-connected major depression, recurrent and entitlement to service connection for a respiratory disability, however diagnosed.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to outstanding records, unclear notifications, and need for updated medical examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Major depression, recurrent, Respiratory disability, however diagnosed (claimed as fatigue, chronic allergies, respiratory condition, and pulmonary condition)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- 25014167
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