Remanded (sent back)
The case is being remanded to obtain additional evidence and clarify the Appellant's mental status at the time of his misconduct leading to separation from service.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need for a medical opinion regarding the Appellant's mental status at the time of his misconduct, as well as the requirement to cure pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychiatric Disorder Other than Bipolar Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder with psychotic features, Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25101663
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