The Veteran's appeal has been dismissed as she withdrew her claims for an increased rating and opposition to the proposed reduction in her right shoulder condition rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran withdrew her appeals through various documents indicating her desire not to contest the findings or pursue a hearing.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder sprain, right shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20001015
What this means for you
A dismissal means the Board did not decide the issue on its merits — usually because it was withdrawn or had become moot. It says more about procedure than about whether a claim like this can win.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities cause him to require the regular aid and attendance of another person, thus granting special monthly compensation.
- Denied
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an earlier effective date for the right calf scar and a TDIU, but denied increased ratings for various conditions.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for erectile dysfunction, secondary to the Veteran's service-connected PTSD. The claims for increased ratings for rhinitis, right shoulder scar, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder impingement syndrome were denied. The claims for service connection for foot disability, sleep apnea, GERD, and an increased rating for cervical strain were remanded.
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