The Board remands the issue of whether the reduction in VA disability compensation for the purpose of recouping military drill pay during FY 2021 was proper due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error.
The deciding factor: A pre-decisional duty to assist error occurred as the AOJ did not attempt to confirm the Veteran's number of drill days performed in FY 2021, necessitating an audit for verification.
- 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 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25046944
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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