The Board has determined that additional clarification is needed regarding whether the Veteran has had ischemic heart disease at any point during the period at issue, and also needs to determine if his hypertension is related to herbicide agent exposure in service. The case is being remanded for further examination and opinion.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence to conclusively determine the presence of ischemic heart disease and its relationship to herbicide agents exposure, as well as the relationship between hypertension and herbicide agents exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 15, 2018
- Citation
- 18126746
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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: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for additional development due to conflicting opinions regarding service connection for peripheral neuropathy, hypertension, and skin disabilities related to herbicide exposure.
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