The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for thoracolumbar spine pain, left shoulder partial tear distal supraspinatus tendon and tendinosis, and right shoulder degenerative changes and tendonitis due to conflicting opinions from VA examiners. The Veteran is required to provide a new opinion regarding the nature and etiology of her back disability and bilateral shoulder disabilities.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there were conflicting opinions from VA examiners regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's back disability and bilateral shoulder disabilities, necessitating further examination and opinion.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder partial tear distal supraspinatus tendon and tendinosis, right shoulder degenerative changes and tendonitis, thoracolumbar spine pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 23, 2019
- Citation
- 19140109
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What this means for you
A remand sends an issue back for more development, often a new examination or missing records. It does not award the benefit or decide the final outcome. The original decision explains the additional work ordered.
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).
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