The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to conflicting opinions on whether his aortic valve disorder is related to his military service, specifically Agent Orange exposure. The decision also notes that scars are inextricably intertwined with the aortic valve disorder claim and must be remanded as well.
The deciding factor: The Board found conflicting medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's aortic valve disorder and its relationship to his military service, including potential Agent Orange exposure. The decision also notes that scars are inextricably intertwined with the aortic valve disorder claim.
- Claimed conditions
- aortic valve disorder, scars
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 20, 2019
- Citation
- 19148338
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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