The Board has reopened the veteran's claims for service connection for neck, back and right shoulder disorders. However, further development is needed to determine the etiology of these conditions and whether they are related to service.
The deciding factor: Further investigation into the veteran's reported in-service injury is required to establish a link between his current disabilities and military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical discogenic syndrome, Hypertrophic arthritis, lumbar spine, Residuals of right shoulder injury
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2007
- Citation
- 0736174
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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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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a new VA examination to address the current severity of the Veteran's right shoulder and left ankle disabilities, as the previous examinations were insufficient.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, sleep apnea, IBS, and other conditions, are rated at a combined score of 90 percent. The VA has determined that these disabilities render the Veteran unable to maintain regular substantially gainful employment.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain, residuals of right shoulder injury, and residuals of left shoulder injury. The Veteran's conditions are deemed to have been incurred during her period of honorable active duty.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew his appeal for several issues, and the remaining claims were denied or dismissed.
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