The Board has determined that the Veteran's countable income exceeds the maximum annual disability pension limit set by law, but his need for aid and attendance is established. The case is being remanded to conduct an audit of unreimbursed medical expenses and income calculations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's countable income exceeded the maximum annual disability pension limit set by law, despite his need for aid and attendance due to his medical conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- countable income, need for aid and attendance
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 27, 2015
- Citation
- 1531832
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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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