The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for a supplemental opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not related to his military service, including presumed exposure to herbicide agents (Agent Orange).,The Veteran's deep vein thrombosis of the right lower extremity is remanded for a supplemental opinion to determine if it is at least as likely as not aggravated by his service-connected diabetes.,The Veteran's chronic lumbosacral strain is remanded for a new VA examination to assess functional loss and range of motion.
The deciding factor: For hypertension, the Board found that the VA did not properly address the issue on a direct basis. The requested opinion was not provided as expected.,For deep vein thrombosis, the Board noted that the August 2017 supplemental opinion did not address whether it is at least as likely as not aggravated by service-connected diabetes.,For chronic lumbosacral strain, the Board found the March 2016 VA examination inadequate and remanded for a new one with testing required by Correia.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) right lower extremity, chronic lumbosacral strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2018
- Citation
- 18128282
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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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