The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain updated VA examinations and additional medical records. The goal is to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities, including right and left shoulder injuries, low back strain with degenerative joint disease, left ankle injury, left elbow injury, and radiculopathy of the right lower extremity.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's last VA examination was conducted over two years ago, and there is evidence suggesting material changes in his disability levels. A new examination is necessary to ensure an accurate assessment of his current condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder injury, low back strain with degenerative joint disease, right shoulder injury, left ankle injury, left elbow injury, radiculopathy of the right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 23, 2013
- Citation
- 1330358
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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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- Denied
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- Dismissed
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