The Board remands the claim for service connection of peripheral vascular disease with deep vein thrombosis due to a need for an adequate medical opinion regarding the etiology of the condition in relation to toxic exposure during active duty.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the current evidence is insufficient to establish a direct link between the Veteran's PVD and her service, including her claimed exposure to toxic substances and chemicals at Fort McClellan. An additional medical opinion is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- peripheral vascular disease with deep vein thrombosis of left lower extremity (PVD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 10, 2024
- Citation
- A24064805
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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