The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating for his left shoulder condition, L4-L5 lumbar spondylosis with sclerotic changes of the left sacroiliac joint, bilateral foot strain with mild hallux valgus, and right foot strain with mild hallux valgus. The remand requires obtaining an addendum opinion on the nature and etiology of his left shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, determining whether it is at least as likely as not related to service or aggravated by service. It also requires scheduling a VA examination for his L4-L5 lumbar spondylosis with sclerotic changes of the left sacroiliac joint and bilateral foot strain.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was insufficient evidence in the record regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder condition, particularly whether it is related to service or aggravated by service. The remand also requires obtaining an addendum opinion on these issues.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder condition, L4-L5 lumbar spondylosis with sclerotic changes of the left sacroiliac joint, bilateral foot strain with mild hallux valgus
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20025198
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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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