The Board remands the case for a new VA examination and opinion to address the Veteran's heart disorder, considering medications prescribed for his service-connected disabilities.
The deciding factor: The previous examiner's opinion was deemed inadequate as it did not consider all medications prescribed for the Veteran's service-connected conditions and provided a conclusory rationale.
- Claimed conditions
- ventricular arrhythmia, premature atrial and ventricular contractions
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2024
- Citation
- 24003167
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a heart disability, to include arteriosclerotic heart disease, CAD, valvular heart disease, ventricular arrhythmia, and superventricular arrhythmia, based on the Veteran's exposure to herbicide agents during his service in Okinawa.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a heart disability, including due to inservice toxic risk exposure activities and secondary to his service-connected asbestosis.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a separate rating under DC 7011 for his heart conditions, stating that a separate rating is prohibited by law due to pyramiding.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded the claims for service connection of an irregular heartbeat disorder and obstructive sleep apnea, both potentially secondary to PTSD. The VA will consider new evidence.
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