The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including ankylosis and post-traumatic arthritis, is being remanded for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The decision was made based on the need for a new VA examination to evaluate the current status of the Veteran's right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder ankylosis, Post-traumatic arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 16, 2018
- Citation
- 18102754
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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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