The case is being remanded for consideration of VAOPGCPREC 12-94 and 6-93, which may allow prospective estimation of the veteran's unreimbursed medical expenses for the year 2001.
The deciding factor: Prospective estimation of the veteran's unreimbursed medical expenses for the year 2001 is being considered based on logical inferences from information contained in EVRs submitted prior to his death and confirmed by information submitted after his death.
- 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 28, 2006
- Citation
- 0640016
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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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