The Veteran's eligibility for enrollment in the VA PCAFC program was denied due to a lack of explanation in the December 2023 CEAT opinion. The Board has ordered remand to obtain a new medical opinion from the CEAT.
The deciding factor: The December 2023 CEAT opinion is inadequate as it did not sufficiently address all evidence of record, particularly concerning the Veteran's need for supervision and protection due to his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 21, 2026
- Citation
- A26005645
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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.
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