The Veteran's eligibility for the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) is being remanded due to an inadequate review and a need for a new medical opinion addressing her care needs.
The deciding factor: The May 2021 determination was not adequate as it did not address the April 2021 Veteran Functional Assessment Instrument, which indicated that the Veteran requires some assistance with activities of daily living.
- Claimed conditions
- Nerve damage in left knee, Inability to bend down to pick up shoes, Need substantial assistance walking on uneven surfaces, Falls in driveway multiple times, Difficulty grocery shopping alone, Hygiene issues compromising health, Unsafe/unhealthy living conditions, Markedly inappropriate behavior affecting daily functioning and social interactions, Tendency to become upset or violent
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 17, 2026
- Citation
- A26023702
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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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