The Veteran's claim for PCAFC benefits was denied because he is not in need of personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on any one of the following: inability to perform an ADL, need for supervision or protection based on symptoms or residuals of neurological or other impairment or injury, or need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which the ability of the Veteran to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The Board finds that the AOJ's decision did not meet the requisite criteria for notice under 38 U.S.C. 5104 and requires remand.
The deciding factor: The August 2023 PCAFC Decision was based on a VFAI finding that the Veteran is independent in most ADLs but requires some level of assistance, instruction, or supervision for certain ADLs.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 29, 2026
- Citation
- A26008791
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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.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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