The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation in excess of 30 percent for his service-connected recurrent subluxation status post rotator cuff repair with arthroplasty scar of the right shoulder with glenohumeral arthritis is being remanded due to the need for a VA examination to evaluate any related neurological complaints.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported 'shocking' pain in his right upper extremity, which was not addressed by the previous examination. The Board requires an appropriate in-person neurological examination to determine if there are any neurological impairments caused by the service-connected right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent subluxation status post rotator cuff repair, arthroplasty scar of the right shoulder, glenohumeral arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 4, 2014
- Citation
- 1434658
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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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current condition and service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for a cervical spine disorder, as well as rating increases for various shoulder and back conditions. The remand requires providing the Veteran with information about VA examiners who conducted his examinations, obtaining an addendum medical opinion regarding the etiology of his current cervical spine/neck disabilities, and reviewing all examination reports to ensure that requested information was provided.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability resulted in limited motion, with a maximum rating of 20 percent prior to July 13, 2010. The Board denied an increased rating for the period prior to July 13, 2010 and granted TDIU from June 9, 2010 to February 6, 2018, as well as SMC based on need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disorder, diagnosed as partial tear distal supraspinatus, mild AC joint arthrosis with subacromial spurring, rotator cuff tendonitis, glenohumeral arthritis, and impingement syndrome, is at least as likely as not related to active service.
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