The Veteran's initial ratings for pseudofolliculitis barbae and right shoulder strain and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis have been granted. However, the rating for right shoulder strain and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis is remanded due to insufficient examination findings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not consider active and passive motion of the shoulder in a weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing manner as required by Correia v. McDonald, which could affect the determination of the severity of the Veteran's disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, Right Shoulder Strain, Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22035467
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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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis was granted, effective August 19, 2024. The decision is based on the merits of the case and not due to any presumption or new evidence.
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