The Board has remanded the cases for additional development and consideration of whether new and material evidence was received to reopen a service connection claim for cardiovascular disease, as well as issues related to joint pain, chronic fatigue, and memory problems. The Veteran's previous medical training and acquired expertise are also noted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that additional VA action is required to assist the Veteran in obtaining copies of private treatment records identified at a February 2011 VA examination and to address whether new and material evidence was received to reopen a service connection claim for cardiovascular disease.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disease, joint pain to the left shoulder, left and right elbows, left and right hips, chronic fatigue, memory problems
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19169202
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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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