The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and for a new VA examination to assess the current level of impairment due to his service-connected left shoulder tendinosis and right shoulder DJD.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified about receiving treatment at a VA facility in El Paso, Texas, which was not previously reported. The Board also noted that the 2012 VA examination report contained findings inconsistent with the Veteran's testimony regarding shoulder movements.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder supraspinatus tendinosis, right shoulder degenerative joint disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 15, 2014
- Citation
- 1416694
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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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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to insufficient rationale in the June 2019 VA opinions. The AOJ is instructed to obtain an addendum opinion from a qualified individual to address whether the Veteran's left and right shoulder, and bilateral elbow conditions are related to his military service, specifically including exposure to hazardous materials while serving in the Southwest Asia theater of operations.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension and tinnitus, but denied service connection for a left wrist condition, chronic fatigue syndrome, dry mouth, and a skin condition. Several claims were remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder and right ankle conditions.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient evidence regarding right shoulder DJD during flare-ups, requiring a new examination.
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