The case is being remanded for further development, including a VA examination to determine the current level of impairment due to residuals of a pulmonary embolism.
The deciding factor: Further development is needed as the previous VA examination was inadequate and did not provide an explanation for why either a pulmonary function test or exercise capacity testing did not accurately reflect the Veteran's condition.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a pulmonary embolism
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 17, 2014
- Citation
- 1417403
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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: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed to address the veteran's claims for service connection, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.
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