The Veteran's hypertension is remanded for a VA examination to determine the nature, onset, and etiology of his condition. The AOJ should also obtain any outstanding STRs and VA treatment records.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that a VA examination is necessary to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's hypertension due to conflicting evidence regarding its pre-service existence and whether it was aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- high blood pressure/hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 7, 2023
- Citation
- 23049322
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Read the original VA decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 23049322.
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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