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Remanded (sent back)

The Board has determined that the creation of the overpayment debt is an issue to be resolved before considering the waiver request. The Veteran must first resolve whether the debt was properly created, including any disputes about its amount.

The deciding factor: Creation of the overpayment debt must precede consideration of the waiver request as per VA regulations and case law.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
April 2, 2019
Citation
19124150

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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