The appeal for service connection for hypertension, residuals of frostbite of the left hand, obstructive sleep apnea, and restless leg syndrome is remanded due to the need to confirm whether the appellant retains standing as a valid substitute for reimbursement purposes.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on the need to determine if the appellant has been fully reimbursed for expenses associated with the last sickness and burial of the Veteran and if she retains eligibility for substitution.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of frostbite for the purposes of accrued benefits, Hypertension for the purposes of accrued benefits, Obstructive sleep apnea for the purposes of accrued benefits, Restless leg syndrome for the purposes of accrued benefits
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23001600
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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