The Veteran is seeking compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for aortic stenosis status post cardiac catheterization with pacemaker, but the appeal is remanded due to lack of clarity on whether service connection is at issue.
The deciding factor: The appeal is unclear as to whether service connection is being sought or if compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for aortic stenosis status post cardiac catheterization with pacemaker is being pursued.
- Claimed conditions
- aortic stenosis, pulmonary embolism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2011
- Citation
- 1131862
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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).
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for aortic insufficiency, aortic stenosis and congestive heart failure, and carotid artery disease. The conditions are related to in-service exposure to toxic substances and stress.
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