Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a left ankle condition, an earlier effective date for special monthly compensation based on housebound status, SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(t) based on TBI residuals, and competency to handle VA funds due to insufficient evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board finds pre-decisional duty to assist errors were committed and a remand is required for new examinations and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- left ankle condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25098984
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