The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on a need for aid and attendance was remanded for additional evidence, including VA medical records and an updated examination.
The deciding factor: The May 2008 VA C&P examination report did not address the extent to which the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability rendered him in need of aid and attendance. Additional development is required.
- 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 20, 2009
- Citation
- 0906440
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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