The Veteran's appeal for a combined initial rating in excess of 30 percent for his right shoulder disability has been withdrawn. The claim for an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for residuals of ganglion cyst, right fourth toe, status post excision, is granted and rated at 10%. The issue of service connection for restless leg syndrome remains pending.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal regarding the combined initial rating for a right shoulder disability before the Board could make a decision. His claim for an increased rating for ganglion cyst residuals was granted based on the current evidence of record, which included VA examinations and treatment records indicating that the condition is manifested by pain, swelling, and decreased sensation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability, Ganglion Cyst, Right Fourth Toe
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 23, 2015
- Citation
- 1549411
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What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, low back condition, bilateral knee disabilities, and left shoulder strain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's low back condition has been increased to a 40 percent evaluation, while the bilateral knee conditions remain at their current 10 percent evaluations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to his service-connected TMJ.
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