The Board remanded the case for the AOJ to gather missing medical and transportation records necessary to determine whether the Veteran's special mode transportation on December 26-27, 2024 qualifies for payment or reimbursement under 38 U.S.C. §§ 111 and 1728. The decision was necessary because critical records relating to the ambulance transportation, hospital treatment, and VA authorization/reimbursement status were absent from the claims file.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the AOJ failed to satisfy its duty to assist by not assembling all necessary records to make a determination on the special mode transportation claim, requiring remand to gather missing documentation and adjudicate under the applicable statutes.
- Claimed conditions
- malignant neoplasm of the bones, prostate cancer, lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25092355
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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