The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gunshot wound injury, left shoulder, with traumatic arthritis, and Muscle Group I impairment is being remanded due to the need for additional evidence and a new examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported worsening symptoms since his last VA examination in October 2009, necessitating further evaluation and consideration of the claim.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound injury, left shoulder, traumatic arthritis, Muscle Group I impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2011
- Citation
- 1109716
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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
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