Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the case for an addendum opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's coronary artery disease and the METs level at which he experiences dyspnea due solely to his CAD.
The deciding factor: The previous examinations provided inadequate information, so a new addendum opinion is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- coronary artery disease post myocardial infarction
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 13, 2025
- Citation
- 25007953
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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