The Board remands the claims for service connection for neurocognitive disorder, kidney disability, and special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance/housebound to obtain additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The medical opinions of record are not adequate, and an examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurocognitive disorder, Kidney disability, to include as secondary to exposure to chemicals and hepatic insufficiency
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040093
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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