The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been received to reopen claims of service connection for a right shoulder disability, a request to reopen a previously denied claim of service connection for a right leg disability, and a right hand disability. The Veteran's bilateral hip disability and diabetes mellitus are remanded for further examination and opinion. The residuals of the left tibia fracture are also remanded for an updated VA examination.
The deciding factor: The Board found that new evidence did not establish service connection for any of the conditions, but some issues were remanded due to lack of recent medical examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability, Right Leg Disability, Right Hand Disability, Bilateral Hip Disability, Diabetes Mellitus
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2020
- Citation
- 20077049
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What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's appeal was granted for various disabilities, including service connection for depressive disorder and increased evaluations for diabetic peripheral neuropathy affecting multiple nerve groups. A SMC based on need for aid and attendance was also awarded.
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