The Veteran's claim for Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits is being remanded due to the need to consider whether he can elect these benefits despite a provision that prevents duplication of educational assistance.
The deciding factor: The decision was made without considering the provisions of 38 C.F.R. 21.9520(c)(1)(i) and the Veteran's intent to irrevocably elect Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits by relinquishing his eligibility under Chapter 30.
- 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 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19130887
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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