The Board has determined that the Veteran's income from Social Security Administration and medical insurance premiums should be included in countable income for pension purposes, and a detailed accounting is required to determine his correct monthly pension rate for the period December 1, 2018 to present.
The deciding factor: The decision requires a detailed accounting of the Veteran's income and expenses to accurately calculate his correct monthly pension rate for the appeal period after December 2018.
- 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
- February 10, 2023
- Citation
- 23008816
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 23008816.
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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