Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for various conditions, including a migraine disorder and patent foramen ovale (PFO), to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
The deciding factor: The opinions provided by examiners were based on incomplete or unclear records, necessitating further clarification and development of evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- migraine disorder, patent foramen ovale (PFO), left knee disorder, right knee disorder, left ankle disorder, low back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25087471
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