The Veteran's basic eligibility for Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits under Chapter 35 was established in August 1996. The appellant, the Veteran's spouse, filed her initial claim for education benefits in December 2008 after the delimiting date of August 2006. The case is being remanded to allow the Regional Office to review additional medical evidence submitted by the appellant's accredited representative.
The deciding factor: The appellant has contended that her personal circumstances prevented her from starting a course of education prior to the delimiting date for educational benefits under Chapter 35, and she requested an extension. The case is being remanded to allow the Regional Office to review additional medical evidence submitted by the appellant's accredited representative.
- 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
- February 14, 2012
- Citation
- 1205562
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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
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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