The Board has determined that further development is necessary before the claim for service connection for a heart disorder can be adjudicated. Specifically, an addendum opinion must be provided to address whether the Veteran's supraventricular arrhythmia or ventricular arrhythmia were caused by or resulted from active duty service. Additionally, clarification on the diagnosis of hypertension needs to be sought.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the current evidence does not provide a clear opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's heart conditions and requires further examination and documentation.
- Claimed conditions
- supraventricular arrhythmia, ventricular arrhythmia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 5, 2015
- Citation
- 1533330
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has identified errors in the rating decision and is remanding the case for further development to ensure all relevant evidence is considered.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for service connection were dismissed as he withdrew his appeal.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's diagnosed supraventricular arrhythmia and congestive heart failure, finding that these conditions are related to his military service. The pansystolic murmur is also considered a condition of record.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's supraventricular arrhythmia is related to his active military service, specifically his time spent in the Gulf War. As a result, the claim for service connection is granted.
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