The Board remands the matter for an adequate VA examination to determine the nature and etiology of any cardiovascular disability, including whether it is related to in-service herbicide exposure.
The deciding factor: The April 2021 VA examination was found inadequate as it did not address all diagnosed conditions or provide a thorough rationale regarding the Veteran's atrial fibrillation and other heart conditions in relation to his service, particularly concerning herbicide exposure.
- Claimed conditions
- cardiovascular disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21062665
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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