Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)

The Board remands the matter for the AOJ to consider new evidence and ensure a proper medical opinion is obtained.

The deciding factor: The notice letter was legally inadequate as it did not consider all relevant evidence of record at the time of the decision on appeal.

Claimed conditions: Not specified in this decision
How they argued it: Not specified
Exposure basis: None
Rating: Not verified here — check the original decision
Decision date: April 21, 2025
Citation: A25036317

Veterans Law Judge

Wendy Daknis

Decisions by this judge: 749 · Granted: 28% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)

Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.

This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation A25036317.

What this means for you

A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.

What you can do next

Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).

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