The Board has determined that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a remand for the issues of service connection for left shoulder disorder, bilateral hip disorder, and psychiatric disorder (including PTSD). The Veteran's hearing testimony indicates he injured his shoulders and hips during service. He also experienced depression stemming from these injuries.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran’s testimony regarding in-service injury is sufficient to warrant a remand for further examination and opinion on the issues of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder disorder, bilateral hip disorder, psychiatric disorder (including PTSD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2020
- Citation
- 20002470
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
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
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- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew the appeal for all service connection and rating issues, and the Board has no jurisdiction to review these matters.
- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for a low back disorder with radiculopathy of the lower extremities and bilateral hip and knee disorders due to the need for VA examinations.
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