Shoulder decisions — 2002

563 vetted Board decisions in 2002.

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New decisions are added every week, and older years are actively being backfilled — a year that looks thin or missing here (especially 2011–2017) is a gap in our library, not in the Board’s decisions.

DeniedJanuary 2002
The Board found no new and material evidence to reopen the veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of shrapnel wounds to the right shoulder and right leg, previously denied in June 1976.
GrantedJanuary 2002
The Board granted higher disability ratings for the veteran's service-connected left tibia and fibula fracture, thoracic spine fracture, and left knee injury. The right shoulder claim remains at issue.
Remanded (sent back)January 2002
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to inconsistencies in medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of the veteran's chronic right shoulder, thoracic spine, and lumbosacral spine disabilities. The RO must ensure all notification and development action required by VCAA is completed, including obtaining medical records from SSA and reviewing the claims file with a VA physician.

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