The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for diabetes mellitus, type II and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status due to lack of a VA examination. The Veteran's representative stated that he missed an October 2019 VA examination because he did not have transportation. A new examination is needed before these claims can be decided. Additionally, the Board noted that the resolution of the diabetes mellitus claim may affect the special monthly compensation claim.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a new VA examination was necessary due to the Veteran's missed October 2019 VA examination and remanded both service connection and special monthly compensation claims for further development.
- Claimed conditions
- diabetes mellitus, type II
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20046779
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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
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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