The Board remands the issues of entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability (TDIU) and eligibility for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for aid and attendance due to insufficient evidence regarding employment status, income, and the Veteran's ability to perform activities of daily living.
The deciding factor: The record contains conflicting information about the Veteran's employment status, income, and his ability to perform activities of daily living, necessitating further development before a decision can be made.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25040097
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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