The Board remands the claims for service connection for meningioma status post (s/p) craniotomy and a seizure disorder to correct a duty to assist error that occurred prior to the rating decision on appeal.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary due to inadequate VA examinations and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims, specifically related to toxic exposure at Camp Lejeune.
- Claimed conditions
- Meningioma status post (s/p) craniotomy, Seizure disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Camp Lejeune water
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25034572
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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