The Veteran's left shoulder condition, specifically his left clavicle fracture, needs further evaluation due to unclear findings in the previous examination report. The case is being remanded for a new VA examination.
The deciding factor: There are discrepancies and ambiguities in the previous medical examination report that require clarification and re-evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left clavicle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19131193
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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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