The Veteran's compensation benefits were retroactively adjusted based on drill days completed in FY 2016, resulting in a debt of $4,887.65. The case is being remanded to complete an audit regarding the number of drill days and offer the Veteran the opportunity to complete VA Form 21-8951.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not receive notice about concurrent receipt of military service drill pay for FY 2016, which led to a debt. The case is being remanded to complete an audit regarding the number of drill days and offer the Veteran the opportunity to complete VA Form 21-8951.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19184332
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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