The Veteran's service-connected deep vein thrombosis of the bilateral lower extremities is currently rated at 20 percent, and the Board finds that additional development is needed to determine if a higher rating is warranted.
The deciding factor: Additional evidence is required to assess the current severity of the Veteran's DVT of the bilateral lower extremities.
- Claimed conditions
- deep vein thrombosis of the bilateral lower extremities
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19155136
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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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