Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to determine whether the Veteran's mental health disabilities began during his first period of military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the AOJ failed to make a determination as to whether the Veteran is eligible for VA compensation based on his first period of service, or by determining that the 'other than honorable' discharge was not a bar to benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, insomnia disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2025
- Citation
- A25099452
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