The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder labral tear, status post repair is being remanded due to the need for additional development including a VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Veteran testified at her May 2017 Board hearing that she experienced new or worsened symptomatology and requested an updated evaluation of her service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder labral tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 12, 2018
- Citation
- 1809082
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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)
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