The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate development and analysis of the Veteran's claim for service connection for recurrent dislocation, right shoulder degenerative joint disease. The Veteran contends that his pre-existing condition was aggravated during service. An addendum medical opinion is needed to address whether there is clear and unmistakable evidence that the worsening of the condition was due to natural progression.
The deciding factor: The Board found that an adequate medical opinion must be obtained upon remand concerning the Veteran's claim on appeal, specifically regarding the issue of aggravation of the pre-existing right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dislocation, right shoulder degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Aggravation of a pre-existing condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22009857
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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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