The Veteran seeks service connection for hypertension, which he contends is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities of diabetes mellitus, PTSD, and/or coronary artery disease. The case is REMANDED to obtain additional medical opinions regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The remand is necessary due to the need for a new examination and opinion regarding the relationship between the Veteran's hypertension and his service-connected disabilities, as the previous examiner did not address these claims or consider all pertinent evidence.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertensive vascular disease (hypertension), diabetes mellitus, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), coronary artery disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2013
- Citation
- 1332583
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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 claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, including PTSD and major depressive disorder, is being remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his alleged stressors.
- Remanded (sent back)
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