The case is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including providing KAJ with a copy of relevant information and giving her an opportunity to respond. The appellant will be provided another opportunity to submit evidence showing she is the legal surviving spouse of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The appeal involves a contested claim where VA has not fulfilled its obligations under the procedures relating to contested claims, including providing KAJ with necessary documents and allowing her to respond.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2011
- Citation
- 1124105
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1124105.
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
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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