The Veteran seeks reimbursement for ambulance transportation on August 2, 2019 to Syringa Hospital. The claim was denied due to the late filing of the claim within the 90-day limit. The Board finds that VA did not fulfill its duty to assist in obtaining relevant private records and remands the case.
The deciding factor: VA failed to provide adequate notice regarding the timing of the claim submission and efforts made by the ambulance provider to obtain payment from a third party.
- 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
- March 12, 2026
- Citation
- A26022609
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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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