The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and procedural errors, including failure to provide proper notice under the Veterans Claims Assistance Act of 2000 (VCAA). The case will be reviewed by an appropriate VA medical doctor who will address whether there was a point by which the veteran's emergency condition had ended or when he could have been safely transferred to a VA facility for continuation of treatment. If not, they will determine if a feasibly available VA facility with the ability to provide necessary treatment existed.
The deciding factor: The case is remanded due to incomplete records and procedural errors, including failure to provide proper notice under the VCAA.
- Claimed conditions
- unstable angina, rule out myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0823787
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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
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and unstable angina, have caused significant functional impairment that may affect his ability to secure and follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has decided the appeal is remanded for a retrospective medical opinion regarding the impact of these conditions on his employability.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for earlier effective dates for the award of service connection and increased rating for ischemic heart disease was dismissed as it is not a valid freestanding claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected heart conditions (unstable angina, congestive heart failure, and cardiomyopathy with AICD) are granted. Additionally, the Veteran is granted a TDIU due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the veteran's claim for service connection of a heart disability. The Board will consider all evidence related to the veteran's heart conditions.
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