The Veteran's initial evaluation for ischemic heart disease is being remanded due to the need for a proper METs level assessment. The TDIU claim has also been added to the appeal and requires additional development, including VCAA notice and completion of VA Form 21-8940.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's IHD evaluation needs to be reassessed as the previous examination did not include a METs level assessment which is required for cardiovascular disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- ischemic heart disease (IHD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19102488
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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