a higher initial rating for service - connected coronary artery disease . He has not been afforded the Board hearing via videoconference requested in his substantive appeal . As such , the matter is remanded to afford him a Board hearing . Accordingly , this issue is REMANDED for the following actions : 1 . Issue a SOC whether there was CUE in a September 1971 rating decision that denied the claim of service connection for chronic anxiety state . If , and only if , the Veteran files a timely substantive appeal should this issue be returned to the Board . 2 . Also , Schedule the Veteran for a Board hearing via videoconference with respect to the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess