The Board has remanded two issues: service connection for a circulatory or vascular disability (claimed as heart and circulation problems) and the rating of diabetes mellitus. The Veteran is to be provided with additional VA and private treatment records, his complete service personnel and treatment records are to be obtained, and he is to undergo an examination to determine the nature and likely cause of any circulatory or vascular disability.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence in the record regarding the Veteran's claimed circulatory or vascular disability and diabetes mellitus. The Veteran has not been diagnosed with a current circulatory or vascular disability, but he continues to complain of chest pain and leg pain. Therefore, an examination is needed to determine if these symptoms are related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- circulatory or vascular disability (claimed as heart and circulation problems), pain with functional impairment in legs/poor circulation, dyspnea on exertion, chest pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23048946
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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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