The Board has determined that the case is not ready for appellate disposition due to unclear calculations of medical expenses used to reduce countable income. The Veteran's application for special monthly pension benefits on the basis that his income exceeded the maximum annual disability pension limit set by law for a Veteran with one dependent at the aid and attendance rate is being remanded for further action.
The deciding factor: The Board needs to clarify how medical expenses were calculated for each period (November 13, 2013 to December 31, 2013; January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014; and effective January 1, 2015) and ensure all due process requirements are met.
- 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
- March 3, 2016
- Citation
- 1608588
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. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 1608588.
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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