The Board remands the claim for service connection of high blood pressure to schedule a VA examination due to possible relationship between in-service elevated blood pressure readings and current condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence indicates a possible relationship between the Veteran's in-service elevated blood pressure readings and his current notation of elevated blood pressure, meeting the low threshold standard for obtaining a VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- high blood pressure
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25028390
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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