The Board has determined that the matter is not ripe for appellate review due to procedural issues. The decision on appeal was issued in February 2019 and constitutes an initial decision, so the modernized review system applies. The Veteran served on active duty from May 2007 to August 2007 and from April 2010 to May 2011. The issue is about apportionment of the Veteran’s VA pension benefits to the Appellant, on behalf of their minor child A.P. The Board has determined that remand is necessary due to procedural issues such as not receiving a copy of the decision and not meeting notice requirements for a contested claim.
The deciding factor: Procedural errors were identified in the initial decision, specifically regarding notification and compliance with the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA).
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 12, 2020
- Citation
- A20016813
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation A20016813.
What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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