The Veteran's claims for an initial compensable rating for service-connected pulmonary vascular disease and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities are remanded as the current evidence does not provide sufficient information about the severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: There is evidence indicating that the Veteran's condition has worsened since his last VA examination, necessitating an updated examination to accurately assess the current condition of this disability.
- Claimed conditions
- pulmonary vascular disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19149295
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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded three issues: respiratory disability, initial compensable rating for lung cancer and right lobectomy, and special monthly compensation based on the need for regular aid and attendance. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities are being reviewed to determine their impact on his respiratory health and ability to care for himself.
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