The veteran is seeking an increased evaluation for his service-connected status post aortic valve replacement. The Board has remanded the case to ensure compliance with instructions set forth in the October 1999 remand, and to obtain additional evidence.
The deciding factor: The Board found that an additional VA examination was necessary to evaluate the current severity of the veteran's service-connected condition and to ensure full compliance with the October 1999 remand instructions.
- Claimed conditions
- status post aortic valve replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 28, 2003
- Citation
- 0301605
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 386 · Granted: 25% (granted or partly granted, in the indexed decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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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.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of April 24, 2007 for the award of service connection for coronary artery disease and found that the Veteran is in need of regular aid and attendance due to his multiple service-connected disabilities. The decision also grants SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not preclude him from securing and following substantially gainful employment.
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