The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of service connection for beta thalassemia, vasovagal syncope with atypical chest pain, and heat stroke. The RO must obtain any outstanding records and schedule the Veteran for VA examinations to address his disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there are incomplete records and a need for additional medical opinions regarding the nature and severity of the Veteran's service-connected conditions as well as the etiology of his claimed heat stroke disability.
- Claimed conditions
- beta thalassemia, secondary anemia, vasovagal syncope with atypical chest pain, heat stroke
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2021
- Citation
- 21031658
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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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