The Board has determined that the Veteran does not require personal care services for a minimum of six continuous months based on an inability to perform activities of daily living or a need for supervision, protection, or instruction. The appeal is being remanded due to insufficient reasoning and lack of detailed medical opinion.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on insufficient clinical evidence supporting the Veteran's need for personal care services as per the statutory requirements.
- Claimed conditions
- Neurological impairment, Hallucinations
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2026
- Citation
- A26012052
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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.
- Granted
The Board granted a Level 2 stipend under the PCAFC due to the Veteran's need for continuous supervision and instruction, as he suffers from hallucinations, anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, and psychosis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that the Veteran's application for PCAFC enrollment is not eligible due to lack of personal care services. The case is being remanded to gather additional evidence and provide a thorough medical opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a medical opinion to determine if there is a causal relationship between the Veteran's current acquired psychiatric disorder disability and his military service, including whether it was caused by flying Agent Orange missions, being shot at, and getting mortared.
- Granted
The Veteran's conditions have been granted and he is now receiving a 100% rating for his acquired psychiatric disorder, including depression. He also receives special monthly compensation based on housebound status and need for aid and attendance.
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