The Board remands the matter to obtain and associate with the electronic record, the Veteran's complete VHA claims file, including any VHA file evidence, to determine whether the claim for a clothing allowance in the calendar year 2021 for back, left knee, and right knee braces is warranted.
The deciding factor: The AOJ committed a pre-decisional duty to assist error by failing to associate the complete Veteran's Veterans Health Administration (VHA) claims file with the electronic record.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25036851
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
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.