Remanded (sent back)
The case is remanded to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors that occurred prior to the decision on review, including initial development and adjudication of claims for service connection and increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The claims are inextricably intertwined with the matters on remand and must be readjudicated by the AOJ.
- Claimed conditions
- Somatic Symptom Disorder, With Predominate Pain, Depressive and Anxious Distress
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086163
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