The Board remands the claim for an acquired psychiatric disability to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the May 2024 rating decision on appeal.
The deciding factor: A VA examination and opinion are necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's claimed acquired psychiatric disorder, as her lay reports of psychiatric symptomatology suggest a possible connection to military service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- anxiety, depression, personality disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25027003
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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