The Board has remanded the case for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's current heart disorder had its onset during or is related to military service, including exposure to herbicide agents.
The deciding factor: The Board found that a VA examination and medical opinion are necessary due to the complexity of the issue and the need to address the etiology of any diagnosed heart disorders.
- Claimed conditions
- heart disorder (including coronary artery disease)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20056547
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims due to insufficient evidence regarding his exposure to herbicide agents and secondary service connection. The Veteran's heart disorder, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy are also being reviewed.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and evaluations. The issues include bilateral hearing loss, a psychiatric disorder (including bipolar disorder and mood disorder), and a heart disorder (including coronary artery disease).
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