Remanded (sent back)
The case was remanded by the Court to provide the Veteran with an opportunity for a video conference hearing before a member of the Board.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the need to comply with the Court's remand instructions regarding the Veteran's request for a hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 19, 2009
- Citation
- 0906178
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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