The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for acromioclavicular separation of both shoulders due to a possible worsening in his bilateral shoulders. The claim is being returned for further evaluation and potential new examination.
The deciding factor: There is evidence suggesting that the Veteran’s bilateral shoulder conditions may have worsened, necessitating further evaluation and potential additional testing or examination.
- Claimed conditions
- acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19132130
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The veteran has withdrawn his claim for an increased initial rating for acromioclavicular separation of the left shoulder, and thus the appeal is dismissed.
- Denied
- 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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