The Board has determined that additional medical evidence is needed to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder disorder is related to his military service, including any Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA) or Inactive Duty for Training (INACDUTRA).
The deciding factor: There is conflicting evidence regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder disorder is related to his military service and further medical examination is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder disorder, Degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 4, 2013
- Citation
- 1335383
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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
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).
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