Remanded (sent back)
The appeal for special monthly pension (SMP) based on the need for regular aid and attendance or housebound status is remanded to ensure that the appellant receives every possible consideration, including a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: The previous remands did not ensure substantial compliance with Board directives due to issues with verifying the appellant's current mailing address and scheduling an examination.
- Claimed conditions
- hypothyroidism, hypertension, chronic ischemic heart disease, high blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, hallus valgus, cataracts, glaucoma
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 9, 2025
- Citation
- 25014695
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