The Board is remanding the case to allow the appellant to apply for a correction of her deceased husband's military record with the Army, as his name was not listed in the reconstructed roster. The issue will be readjudicated after this application.
The deciding factor: The Federal Circuit has ruled that VA must give claimants an opportunity to challenge exclusion from the reconstructed roster prior to final denial of benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- recognized guerilla service during World War II
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2021
- Citation
- 21006844
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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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