The veteran's claim for nonservice-connected disability pension benefits is being remanded due to the need to obtain medical records related to his motor vehicle accident and a VA physical examination.
The deciding factor: The case requires additional evidence in the form of medical records from the veteran's treatment following his motor vehicle accident and a comprehensive VA examination to assess all disabilities, both physical and psychological.
- Claimed conditions
- motor vehicle accident injuries
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 23, 2001
- Citation
- 0108619
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0108619.
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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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