The Board has determined that there were errors in the decision-making process and additional evidence is needed to properly assess the Veteran's cause of death. The remand includes obtaining private medical records, specifically those related to cardiovascular conditions and sleep apnea, as well as SSA disability benefit records.
The deciding factor: Errors in the decision-making process have been identified, necessitating a review of all available evidence including private medical records and SSA disability benefit records.
- Claimed conditions
- Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke)
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Agent Orange / herbicides
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 26, 2026
- Citation
- A26017676
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is being remanded due to conflicting medical opinions and the need for further clarification of his condition.
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