The Board remands the issue of entitlement to service connection for a mental condition, variously diagnosed as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADD/ADHD, intermittent explosive disorder, chemical dependency, and insomnia, due to a duty-to-assist error that occurred prior to issuance of the August 2023 rating decision on appeal.
The deciding factor: Remand is required in order to obtain a medical examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's mental condition and its potential relationship to service.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety, depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), attention deficit disorder - hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD), intermittent explosive disorder, chemical dependency, insomnia
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25025265
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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