The Veteran's case is being remanded for a new examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected mitral stenosis, as the last VA examination took place in August 2006 and he contends that his symptoms have worsened since then.
The deciding factor: The Veteran has claimed that his condition has worsened since the time of his last VA examination, which is a factor that may warrant a new examination to determine current rating.
- Claimed conditions
- mitral stenosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 11, 2010
- Citation
- 1017336
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's mitral stenosis, which is secondary to rheumatic fever, existed prior to her military service and did not undergo a permanent worsening during active duty beyond the natural progression of the disease.
- Denied
The Board determined that the Veteran's cause of death was not service-connected, as his cardiovascular failure and ventricular tachycardia were due to long-standing rheumatic heart disease and other conditions. The Appellant did not provide sufficient evidence to establish a direct link between her husband's service and his death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a failure to obtain private treatment records, specifically related to hospitalizations and surgeries after service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected mitral stenosis is rated at 60 percent, and he has been granted a TDIU rating due to his overall disability picture.
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