The Board has determined that additional information is needed from the Veteran's doctor regarding his need for aid and attendance as of August 7, 2016. The RO must also review the expanded record to determine if an earlier effective date for special monthly pension based on the need for aid and attendance can be granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional medical information is needed from the Veteran's doctor regarding his eligibility for aid and attendance as of August 7, 2016.
- 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 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19185424
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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