The Board has remanded the case for further development and readjudication due to issues raised in a Joint Motion for Partial Remand (JMR). The Veteran's claim for higher ratings for his major neurocognitive disorder is being remanded, as well as his claims for SMC based on need for regular aid and attendance and housebound status.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the JMR raised issues regarding entitlement to SMC under certain provisions of law and requested additional evidence related to the Veteran's need for aid and attendance and housebound status.
- Claimed conditions
- Major Neurocognitive Disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, Unspecified depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 30, 2019
- Citation
- 19159027
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran is unable to self-sustain in the community due to his dementia and major neurocognitive disorder, requiring continuous supervision or instruction from his caregiver. The decision grants a Level 2 stipend under the PCAFC program.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and opinion regarding service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD. The Veteran's claim is also being considered for secondary service connection of his psychiatric disorder to a service-connected left knee disability.
- Granted
The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder, characterized as PTSD and other specified trauma and stressor related disorder, was granted service connection. The effective date for the right elbow scar ratings is set at December 17, 2018.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his bilateral lower extremity neuropathy due to diabetes mellitus, have resulted in loss of use of both lower extremities. The Board has granted eligibility for specially adapted housing and dismissed the claim for a special home adaptation grant as moot.
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