The Veteran's significant other, R.W., has applied for enrollment in the PCAFC program. The AOJ denied eligibility due to a lack of evidence supporting personal care needs and supervision requirements based on the December 19, 2022 Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument. The Board finds this decision inadequate and requires a new medical opinion addressing the criteria for eligibility.
The deciding factor: The initial denial was based on insufficient evidence regarding the Veteran's need for personal care services and supervision.
- Claimed conditions
- Dysphagia, Urinary incontinence, Mobility issues (walking, going up stairs, transferring from bed to chair), Feeding difficulties due to upper extremity loss or coordination issues
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 8, 2026
- Citation
- A26002203
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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