The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence in the initial determination regarding the Veteran's eligibility for PCAFC benefits and his need for personal care services.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on an inadequate review by the Centralized Eligibility and Appeals Team (CEAT) which did not address the March 2023 Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument reflecting the Veteran requires some assistance with activities of daily living.
- Claimed conditions
- Inability to perform activities of daily living including dressing, undressing, bathing, grooming oneself, toileting, and feeding, Need for supervision or protection based on neurological or other impairment/injury
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24077889
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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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The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and supervision. The VA will gather additional medical opinions to determine if the Veteran qualifies for PCAFC benefits.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and supervision, as per the December 2023 Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument.
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