The Board has determined that the Veteran's atrioventricular block, initially shown during service and continuing since then, is a condition that was first manifested in service. Therefore, service connection for this condition is granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the atrioventricular block, which was initially shown during service, has continued to manifest symptoms since service.
- Claimed conditions
- atrioventricular block
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2016
- Citation
- 1631780
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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 remanded the claims for service connection for atrioventricular block and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to Agent Orange exposure in service. The VA will provide medical opinions to determine the etiology of these conditions.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for coronary artery disease was reopened and granted due to exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Thailand. His current heart conditions are also considered presumptively related to this exposure.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of atrioventricular block, including exposure to herbicide agents.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's atrioventricular block was denied service connection as it is not considered a disease associated with exposure to herbicide agents, and there is no evidence linking the condition to his military service.
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