The Veteran's claim for a higher level of special monthly compensation (SMC) at the special aid and attendance rate is being remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess her service-connected bladder incontinence, memory impairment with bipolar disorder, left upper extremity disability, and right upper extremity disability. The increased ratings claims are also being remanded as they are dependent on the outcome of these assessments.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim is remanded due to the need for additional VA examinations to assess her service-connected conditions which may affect her SMC rating.
- Claimed conditions
- bladder incontinence, memory impairment with bipolar disorder, left upper extremity disability, right upper extremity disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 5, 2014
- Citation
- 1425354
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty-to-assist error and additional VA medical opinions are needed regarding the Veteran's service connection claims.
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