The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected back disability is denied as the evidence does not show ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of IVDS meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability remains remanded due to outstanding VA and private treatment records.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran’s back disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating as it does not show unfavorable ankylosis or incapacitating episodes of IVDS meeting the criteria for a higher rating.,VA and private treatment records are needed to determine if there is any new information regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease lumbar spine, Status post slap tear surgical repair, right shoulder with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 9, 2020
- Citation
- 20024648
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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
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