The Board remands the matter for a clarifying opinion on whether the Veteran's intestinal disorder, including colitis and diverticulitis, is related to his military service or aggravated by his service-connected PTSD.
The deciding factor: The previous medical opinion was found inadequate as it did not address the aggravation prong required for secondary service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- intestinal disorder, including colitis and diverticulitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2025
- Citation
- A25052121
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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