Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claim of eligibility for a clothing allowance was denied by the VA Medical Center in White River Junction, Vermont. The Board has determined that additional action is necessary before proceeding with review.
The deciding factor: Additional documentation related to the veteran's claim of eligibility for a clothing allowance needs to be obtained and reviewed.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 1, 2006
- Citation
- 0605894
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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