The Board has decided to remand the cases due to lack of substantial compliance with previous remand directives and because a decision on the Veteran's cause of death could significantly impact a decision on DIC.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was not substantial compliance with previous remand directives regarding the Veteran’s cause of death, necessitating another review.
- Claimed conditions
- Alzheimer’s dementia, failure to thrive
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19146093
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The appeal is remanded to correct errors in the duty-to-assist process. The Board will consider new evidence on whether the Veteran's service-connected diabetes contributed to his death.
- Granted
The Veteran's death was caused by his service-connected disabilities, specifically Meniere’s syndrome and the cardiovascular conditions he had. The Board found that these conditions aggravated his heart issues and contributed to his cause of death.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an initial compensable rating for lumbosacral strain was denied, and her claim for special monthly compensation based on the need for aid and attendance or housebound status was also denied.
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