The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for his right shoulder disability or entitlement to TDIU.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations provided detailed information about the Veteran’s condition, including functional loss due to pain and weakness, but did not show any additional factors warranting a higher rating under DCs. The Board concluded that the evidence did not support an increased rating for his right shoulder disability or entitlement to TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of a right shoulder injury, Osteoarthritis, Residual scar, status-post right shoulder reconstruction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 23, 2018
- Citation
- 1811567
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What this means for you
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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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