The Veteran's claim for a rating greater than 100 percent for his service-connected adenocarcinoma of the colon, status post right hemicolectomy, is denied. The issue of special monthly compensation (SMC) due to aid and attendance is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran was previously awarded a non-service-connected pension in May 1995 due to his service-connected adenocarcinoma of the colon. His SMP was discontinued because he elected to receive service connection compensation in lieu of pension benefits, which cannot be paid alongside VA pension benefits.
- Claimed conditions
- adenocarcinoma of the colon
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24023280
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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.
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- Granted
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- Denied
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