The Veteran's claim of entitlement to service connection for hypertension was denied, and the Board found that an effective date prior to November 1, 2016 is not warranted.,Some of the Veteran’s claims were remanded due to insufficient evidence or need for additional examinations.
The deciding factor: The effective date for the award of service connection for hypertension was fixed at November 1, 2016—the date of receipt of his claim. The Board found that no earlier effective date is warranted.,Remand was ordered to obtain SSA records and provide additional VA examinations in connection with some of the Veteran's claims.
- Claimed conditions
- hypertension, small cyst with spermatocele, erectile dysfunction, right shoulder disability, left hip disability, tinnitus, acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder), obstructive sleep apnea, headaches
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 27, 2019
- Citation
- 19166496
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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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