The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for left arm neuropathy (minor) associated with left rotator cuff syndrome was denied. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating and remanded for additional development.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran’s symptoms of numbness, tingling, and weakness in his left arm were consistent with a 30 percent rating under DC 8510 based on incomplete paralysis of the upper radicular group nerves.
- Claimed conditions
- left arm neuropathy, left rotator cuff syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20067353
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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