The Board denied the Veteran's appeal to reopen service connection for residuals of a right shoulder dislocation, finding no new evidence to show that the preexisting right shoulder disorder was permanently worsened by service.
The deciding factor: The new evidence did not include any information showing that the preexisting right shoulder disorder was permanently worsened during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Dislocation, Right Shoulder Arthritis, Right Shoulder Pain, Right Shoulder Limitation of Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 28, 2014
- Citation
- 1447839
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
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 case due to a duty to assist error in the initial disability rating for right shoulder arthritis. The Veteran needs an addendum medical opinion regarding additional lost range of motion during painful flare-ups.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is not service-connected, has been granted a 30 percent rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited motion to 45 degrees of flexion and abduction.
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