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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