The Veteran's claim for service connection for concentric left ventricular hypertrophy was granted.,The Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart condition other than concentric left ventricular hypertrophy is being remanded.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not establish a nexus between the current diagnosis of concentric left ventricular hypertrophy and any incident in the Veteran's active service, including his hypertension.
- Claimed conditions
- concentric left ventricular hypertrophy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 10, 2021
- Citation
- 21027998
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
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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