The Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation based on the need of regular aid and attendance is remanded due to past efforts to schedule an examination not being documented, and the Veteran's request for a closer location for the examination. The AOJ must renew its efforts to schedule the Veteran for an aid-and-attendance examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that previous attempts to schedule the Veteran's required examination were not adequately documented and remanded the case for renewed efforts to ensure compliance with VA's duty to assist.
- Claimed conditions
- need of regular aid and attendance
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 9, 2023
- Citation
- 23060529
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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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