The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been received to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for the cause of the Veteran's death.,The criteria for entitlement to SMP benefits based on housebound status or need for aid and attendance have not been met.
The deciding factor: The appellant submitted evidence suggesting a potential relationship between the Veteran’s PSP and his active service, including exposure to BMAA in Guam. The Board found that further development was needed to confirm the Veteran's service in Guam and assess the likelihood of exposure to BMAA.
- Claimed conditions
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Metabolic Acidosis, Acute Renal Failure
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 22, 2018
- Citation
- 18128335
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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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