The Board has remanded the case for further action under the liberalized provisions of the Veterans' Mental Health and Other Care Improvements Act of 2008, but did not apply these laws in the SSOC issued to the appellant. The case is now being returned to the VAMC for issuance of an SSOC that includes a copy of the relevant law.
The deciding factor: The Board failed to ensure compliance with its remand instructions by failing to provide the appellant with a copy of the relevant laws and regulations in the SSOC issued.
- 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
- April 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1418717
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 1418717.
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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