Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran is alleging there was clear and unmistakable error in the prior denial of his education benefits claim. However, without access to any prior claim or denial, the Board cannot determine when he filed a claim for education benefits, which specific program he applied for, and why it was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision is remanded due to lack of information regarding the prior denial of the Veteran's education benefits claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19105377
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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