The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his service-connected left shoulder separation and fracture of the thoracic spine are being remanded due to need for additional development, including a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The case is being remanded because the veteran presented testimony indicating that his symptoms have worsened since his last VA examination in December 2005. Additionally, there are outstanding VA treatment records from July 2006 to the present which need to be obtained and associated with the claims folder.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder separation, fracture of the thoracic spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 9, 2008
- Citation
- 0830434
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted an increased rating of 30 percent for the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder separation, effective from the date of the decision.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disabilities do not render him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment, as his other non-service-connected conditions and age also limit his ability to work.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hypertension and TDIU prior to January 12, 2017. The Veteran's service-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for a total rating based on individual unemployability prior to that date.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for SMC based on the need for aid and attendance is remanded due to incomplete records and the need for a VA examination to determine if his service-connected disabilities alone necessitate regular aid and attendance.
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