The Veteran's appeal for eligibility for the Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) and special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance is remanded due to insufficient evidence regarding his current level of impairment with regard to his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the Veteran's eligibility under Chapter 31 of Title 38 at the time he applied for VRAP benefits, which disqualifies him from VRAP. The need for a contemporaneous VA examination to determine his current level of impairment with regard to his service-connected disabilities is required.
- Claimed conditions
- posttraumatic stress disorder, degenerative disc disease of the thoracolumbar spine, neurogenic bladder, bowel impairment, neurological disorder of the right lower extremity, myelopathy left lower extremity, residuals of a left varicocelectomy, acne vulgaris, erectile dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2020
- Citation
- 20040121
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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
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- Dismissed
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the Veteran meets the basic medical eligibility criteria for PCAFC benefits due to his need for personal care services based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury. However, further clinical evaluation is needed to determine if participation in the program is in the Veteran's best interest.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder has been dismissed as the appellant requested withdrawal of the appeal.
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