The Veteran's claim for authorization of VA special mode transportation benefits is being remanded due to the need for further development, including a medical opinion regarding whether he needs specialized transportation.
The deciding factor: Further clarification on the necessity of specialized transportation is required based on conflicting information in the treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- psychoneurosis anxiety reaction with somatic and anti-social symptoms, severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), shoulder pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 13, 2017
- Citation
- 1745756
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected GERD is remanded due to the inadequacy of the January 2019 VA examination, which did not evaluate all symptoms and provide an adequate assessment.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The appeal as to the claims of service connection for shoulder pain and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed, and an effective date prior to April 18, 2024, for the award of service connection for a lumbar spine disorder, to include degenerative arthritis and scoliosis, is denied.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran is granted a Level 2 stipend under the VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers due to his inability to self-sustain in the community.
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