The Veteran's service-connected fainting spells and vasovagal episodes of syncope are being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s testimony suggests that his fainting spells/syncope may have worsened since the last VA examination, necessitating a new evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- fainting spells, vasovagal episodes of syncope
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 9, 2019
- Citation
- 19162040
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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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