The claim to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizures (claimed as a single seizure), and suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm is remanded due to the need for additional medical examination.
The deciding factor: The decision was not about service connection but rather about reopening of previous denied claims. The Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during service is conceded, but further evidence is needed to determine if these conditions are related to his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- subarachnoid hemorrhage, seizures (claimed as a single seizure), suprarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20001618
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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