The appellant is seeking an earlier effective date for the initial grant of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits. The Board finds that a remand is required to determine when notice of the Veteran's death was initially received by the appellant, and whether she was provided with forms necessary to apply for DIC benefits.
The deciding factor: The appellant did not provide evidence to rebut the presumption that government officials performed their regular duties in a regular manner. The Board finds it necessary to ensure there is a complete record before deciding the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 9, 2009
- Citation
- 0921560
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of April 18, 2013 for the award of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits. The appellant was notified about her DIC claim on April 18, 2013.
- Granted
The Veteran's widow is in receipt of DIC benefits due to her late husband's death and is permanently incapacitated, requiring regular aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to service connection and DIC, requiring additional development of evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further investigation into a claim submitted by the appellant to the Social Security Administration, which may have resulted in a lump sum death payment. The effective date of DIC benefits will be determined based on the receipt of this claim.
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