The Board has denied the DIC claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1318 due to the Veteran not meeting the duration requirements for a total disability rating at the time of death. The DIC benefits claim under 38 U.S.C. § 1151 is remanded as there are issues regarding the cause of death.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the statutory duration requirements for a total service-connected disability rating at the time of her death, and therefore, she was not eligible for DIC benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 1318.
- Claimed conditions
- Psychosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 14, 2022
- Citation
- 22034697
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the overpayment of VA compensation in the amount of $11,241.56 is not valid due to a processing delay and has granted the Veteran's appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
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