The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient development of evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cardiac disabilities, including coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), and atrial fibrillation. The VA will need to obtain additional medical records and provide a comprehensive opinion on these issues.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's cardiac disabilities, including whether his service-connected asbestosis caused or aggravated them.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease (CAD), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), atrial fibrillation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20004245
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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