The Veteran's left shoulder injury residuals are denied as there is no evidence of a current disability related to service.,Spousal aid and attendance compensation claim is denied due to the absence of a 30% or higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Board found insufficient evidence linking the Veteran’s current left shoulder injury residuals to his military service, while also noting that the Veteran's spouse did not meet the threshold for spousal aid and attendance compensation.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder injury residuals, pleural plaques due to asbestos
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2019
- Citation
- 19188063
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 2,287 · Granted: 23% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected musculoskeletal disabilities do not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, as he has maintained substantial income from previous employment and his current education and work history suggest he can perform sedentary or semi-sedentary work.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including those for increased ratings and earlier effective dates. The appeal is dismissed due to the Veteran's death.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions regarding the Veteran's pleural plaques due to asbestos, which may be related to in-service exposure or post-service work as a carpenter.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for his shoulder, neck, and back disabilities need further development to determine their etiology. The Veteran is also required to provide additional information regarding his respiratory disorder.
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