Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's statements regarding his current state of health raise the issue of entitlement to Priority Group 4 health benefits. The AOJ should review these statements and adjudicate this issue.
The deciding factor: The veteran's statements about his current health condition are relevant to the eligibility for Priority Group 4 benefits.
- 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 2, 2006
- Citation
- 0605954
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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