The Board has decided that the Veteran's case for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on housebound status or the need for aid and attendance should be remanded due to incomplete findings in a previous examination report.
The deciding factor: Incomplete findings were noted in the previous examination report regarding what, if any, assistance from another person the Veteran requires in adjusting his back brace.
- Claimed conditions
- back brace
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2022
- Citation
- 22012732
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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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