The veteran's widow is already entitled to increased death pension by reason of being housebound. She appeals the denial of her claim for increased death pension based on a need for regular aid and attendance.
The deciding factor: The VA duty to assist requires a VA medical examination to determine if the appellant needs regular aid and attendance due to multiple health problems.
- Claimed conditions
- housebound, multiple health problems
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 16, 2003
- Citation
- 0335287
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 0335287.
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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