The Veteran's claims for service connection for a stomach disability and migraines prior to August 10, 2022 are being remanded due to the need for additional medical opinions. The initial rating for migraines is also being remanded as it may be impacted by the outcome of the service connection issues.
The deciding factor: The claims for service connection are based on the PACT Act and effective dates cannot precede its enactment, but alternate theories must be explored for periods prior to the PACT Act's effective date.
- Claimed conditions
- stomach disability, migraines
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2026
- Citation
- A26017155
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for shin splints, right knee disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (depression), stomach disability, and left ear hearing loss due to errors in providing notice of the right to a hearing.
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