The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess his current disability levels and etiology.
The deciding factor: Additional medical opinions are required to determine the severity of the Veteran’s disabilities and their relationship to his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder capsulitis, bicipital tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19182810
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.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for right shoulder, thoracolumbar spine, and ankle disabilities based on their relationship to the Veteran's active service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to inadequate VA examinations and the need for additional development regarding his left shoulder disability and service connection claim.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his right shoulder condition was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating from April 17, 2012 to September 9, 2019 and from September 9, 2019 onwards.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder degenerative joint disease and capsulitis are related to his military service.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.