Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter to obtain new medical opinions from independent pulmonologists and cardiologists regarding whether the Veteran's cause of death was caused or worsened by VA treatment.
The deciding factor: The June 2024 medical opinions were found inadequate due to lack of specialized training in cardiology or pulmonology, and failure to address all contentions made by the appellant.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 25, 2025
- Citation
- 25002705
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