The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient attempts by the AOJ to contact the Veteran regarding VR&E benefits under Chapter 31. The AOJ is instructed to make reasonable attempts to reach the Veteran and document all attempts, including physical mail if necessary. If appropriate, an extended evaluation should be provided for the Veteran's eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits and training. If not feasible, a determination of eligibility for Independent Living Services should also be made.
The deciding factor: The AOJ failed to make reasonable attempts to contact the Veteran as required by law and regulations.
- 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
- April 1, 2022
- Citation
- 22019329
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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.
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