The Veteran's initial rating for left shoulder calcific tendonitis and scapular enchondroma is denied as the disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The service-connected left shoulder disabilities have been shown to be productive of no more than rotator cuff tendonitis, a scapular enchondroma, and limited range of motion without significant functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder calcific tendonitis, scapular enchondroma
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18136508
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for an increased disability evaluation for his left shoulder calcific tendonitis and a TDIU prior to December 9, 2014. The RO is instructed to obtain specific range of motion measurements from VA visits, request physical therapy records, and provide a retrospective medical opinion regarding the severity of the Veteran's condition.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate examination report, specifically regarding PROM and ROM testing on weight and non-weight bearing.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have not worsened to the point that he is unable to perform his current job, and the occupation for which he was previously rehabilitated remains suitable given his employment handicap.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a left knee disability on a secondary basis to the Veteran's service-connected right knee disability. The Veteran is also granted an increased rating for his left shoulder calcific tendonitis.
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