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Remanded (sent back)

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete documentation and for further development regarding the Veteran's participation in VA’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program.

The deciding factor: The Veteran submitted a formal claim for TDIU, but records from his vocational rehabilitation program need to be obtained to fully assess his eligibility.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
August 1, 2019
Citation
19159455

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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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