The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for PVCs, service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (depressive disorder), and TDIU due to his heart disability. The issues are being remanded because of inconsistencies in medical evidence regarding the Veteran’s LVEF and need for a new opinion on the etiology of his psychiatric disorders.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were inconsistencies in the medical evidence regarding the Veteran's LVEF, which required clarification, and also needed a new opinion to address the etiology of his psychiatric disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs), Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2019
- Citation
- 19171291
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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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