The Board has determined that the veteran's supraspinatus tendonitis of the left (minor) shoulder does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher disability rating, and therefore denied his claim.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any ankylosis, arthritis, or other conditions that would warrant a higher evaluation. The veteran's symptoms were described as pain and limitation of motion without more severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- supraspinatus tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 26, 2005
- Citation
- 0523604
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to conflicting medical opinions regarding the nature and etiology of his right shoulder conditions. The Board requests a VA examination to clarify these issues.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including scheduling a VA examination to determine the current severity of the veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability and addressing whether he is entitled to a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
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