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
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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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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left arm neuropathy was not caused by VA hospital care, medical or surgical treatment, and therefore denied compensation under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for left rotator cuff syndrome was dismissed due to the untimeliness of the Board Appeal request.
- Partly granted
The Board granted a 100 percent rating for PTSD and depressive disorder with insomnia from December 29, 2020, but denied increased ratings for the veteran's other conditions.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the claims of service connection for left arm, right arm, left leg, right leg, left hand, and right hand neuropathy as these issues were previously appealed to the Board.
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