The Board remands the matter to verify with DFAS how much money was recouped from the Veteran due to his SSB payment and ensure that the proper net amount has been recouped per VA law and regulation.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on ensuring compliance with 10 U.S.C. § 1174 and 38 C.F.R. § 3.700 regarding the recoupment of SSB from disability compensation benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 17, 2024
- Citation
- 24002405
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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