The Board has remanded the case due to inconsistencies in the appellant's service records and the need for further development, including verification of his reserve duty service prior to June 1987.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were inconsistencies in the appellant's service records and required further action from the RO to verify his dates of active duty and active duty for training prior to June 1987.
- Claimed conditions
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0034081
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0034081.
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome due to new and material evidence. However, the case is remanded as there are issues regarding whether the condition pre-existed service or was aggravated by service.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disorder, including Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, finding clear and unmistakable evidence that the condition did not increase in severity during his period of active duty. The Veteran's disability was determined to be unrelated to military service.
- Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 60 percent for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, finding that the Veteran's symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under VA regulations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for an initial compensable rating for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome and service connection for a thoracolumbar spine disorder is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.
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