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Remanded (sent back)

The Veteran's appeal for the validity of a debt in the amount of $59,888 and his request for waiver of overpayment are being remanded due to procedural issues. He is entitled to further notice regarding these matters and an opportunity to appear before the Committee on Waivers.

The deciding factor: The decision was not final because it did not provide appeal rights and instructions for appealing.

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 8, 2019
Citation
19126395

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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