The Board dismissed the Veteran's appeal for an increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected right rotator cuff tear. The issues regarding increased evaluations for his cervical spine disability and C7 radiculitis were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew his appeal for the right rotator cuff tear issue prior to a decision being made by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- Right rotator cuff tear, Cervical spine disability (disc herniation at C6-7 and degenerative disc disease), C7 radiculitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19103290
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right rotator cuff tear, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and military service or any service-connected disability.
- Denied
The Board found that the veteran's right rotator cuff tear and tendonitis are not related to his service-connected disability, specifically his shell fragment wound to the right shoulder. The Board also determined that the residuals of the shell fragment wound do not warrant a higher evaluation.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, effective from the date of the February 2025 rating decision.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a medical examination to determine if the Veteran's current neck strain is related to his in-service activities.
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