The Veteran is seeking service connection for a heart condition, which he claims was caused by exposure to chemicals during his active duty in Guam. The Board has determined that additional development is needed due to the complexity of the case and the need to obtain relevant medical records.
The deciding factor: The claim requires an examination and review of new evidence including SSA disability benefits records and private cardiologist records from 1991 onwards.
- Claimed conditions
- Heart Condition
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2017
- Citation
- 1737259
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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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