The veteran's claim for an increased rating for recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder is being remanded due to inadequate examination and development needs.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report was insufficient, particularly in terms of assessing functional loss due to weakened movement, excess fatigability, incoordination, or pain with motion. Further evidence and development are needed.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder, traumatic arthritis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2001
- Citation
- 0101618
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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The Board has remanded two separate claims for increased ratings: one for a back disability and the other for a right shoulder disability. The Veteran's service records show he served in the U.S. Army from April 1988 to June 1991.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient examination findings regarding the severity of the Veteran's right shoulder disability, and new VA treatment records are needed. A new VA examination is required to assess the current range of motion and functional loss.
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