Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case to correct a duty to assist error, specifically for an adequate VA examination and medical opinion addressing the severity of the Veteran's psychiatric disability prior to February 21, 2024.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary due to the RO not affording the Veteran an adequate VA examination or obtaining a medical opinion addressing the severity of his psychiatric disability prior to February 21, 2024.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25101380
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