The Board has reopened the Veteran's service connection claims for fibrocystic disease of the right breast, a heart disorder (including mitral valve prolapse), and an acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression). The claims are now remanded for further development.
The deciding factor: New evidence received since previous decisions is sufficient to reopen the Veteran's service connection claims but does not establish the required nexus with service.
- Claimed conditions
- fibrocystic disease of the right breast, heart disorder, to include mitral valve prolapse, acquired psychiatric disorder (anxiety and depression)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2023
- Citation
- 23058458
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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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