The Veteran's spouse is seeking special monthly dependency and indemnity compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The case has been remanded due to scheduling issues.
The deciding factor: The appellant requested a rescheduling of her Board hearing, which was granted by the Board as she provided good cause.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1029347
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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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