The Veteran's initial rating for his service-connected impingement syndrome of the right shoulder was increased to 20 percent in June 2015. The appeal is still pending as the requested increase did not fully satisfy the appellant’s request for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The decision notes that the Veteran's initial rating has already been increased, and thus the current appeal pertains to seeking an even higher rating than what was initially granted.
- Claimed conditions
- impingement syndrome of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2018
- Citation
- 18118715
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new examination to address the Veteran's contentions and ensure an adequate assessment of his right shoulder disability.
- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for special monthly compensation based on housebound status was denied because he does not meet the criteria for such benefits, as his service-connected disabilities do not independently rate at 60% or more and he is not permanently confined to his dwelling due to these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including back, lower extremities, shoulder, ankle, wrist, and knee conditions, have caused him to be in need of regular aid and attendance. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
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