The Veteran's service connection claims for bursitis of the left shoulder and elbow were denied. His increased rating claims for right shoulder disability (bursitis) and right elbow disability (epicondylitis) were also denied.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence that current disabilities are related to service, and the criteria for higher ratings under applicable diagnostic codes were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the left shoulder, bursitis of the left elbow
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 14, 2009
- Citation
- 0934395
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Search VA.gov for the original decision (opens in a new tab) using citation 0934395.
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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his right shoulder bursitis, left shoulder bursitis, and right ring finger fracture.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases due to inadequate examination and need for a new VA examination.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence submitted by the Veteran, and the AOJ should consider this additional evidence before making a decision.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's hemorrhoids are rated at a maximum of 20 percent, effective January 18, 2012. The claim for an increased rating for bursitis of the left shoulder is remanded due to inadequate examination findings.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.