The Board has decided that another remand is necessary due to the need for a VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's heart condition, including whether it was aggravated by his service.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence regarding the pre-service status and aggravation during service of the Veteran's heart conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorders, residuals of rheumatic heart disease
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21039838
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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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