The Board has decided to remand the case due to an inadequate assessment of the Veteran's need for personal care services, specifically regarding his ability to perform activities of daily living and require supervision or instruction.
The deciding factor: The VA PCAFC assessment was found to be insufficient as it did not consider the Veteran's reported need for assistance with ADLs and supervision from his spouse.
- Claimed conditions
- inability to perform an ADL, need for supervision, protection, or instruction
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 6, 2026
- Citation
- A26011577
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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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran is not in need of personal care services, but there are concerns about the accuracy and thoroughness of this decision. The case must be remanded to obtain a more detailed medical opinion and proper notice.
- Granted
The Board has granted an increased stipend in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) due to the Veteran's need for personal care services each time he completes activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, toileting, and ambulation. The decision is based on evidence showing that the Veteran requires full dependency on a caregiver for these tasks.
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