The Board remands the Veteran's claim for special monthly compensation (SMC) on account of the need for special aid and attendance at a higher level under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(r)(2) to ensure an adequate record is available for decision.
The deciding factor: Remand necessary due to insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's need for a higher level of care as required by 38 C.F.R. § 3.352(b).
- 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 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045924
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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