The veteran's claim is being remanded to determine his eligibility for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 1606, Title 10, United States Code.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the denial of current eligibility due to a negative response from DOD regarding the veteran's reenlistment status. The case is being remanded to clarify his previous eligibility and current status.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 7, 2006
- Citation
- 0638099
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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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