The Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome and recurrent dislocation are currently rated at 20% and 30%, respectively. The Board has found substantial compliance with remand directives, and the issues of service connection for heart disorder, GERD, diverticulosis, and TDIU remain before the Board.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated based on limitation of motion under Diagnostic Codes 5201 and 5202. The remanded issues include service connection for additional conditions and a determination of TDIU status.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder impingement syndrome, Right shoulder recurrent dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22061668
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his right shoulder disability is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board will provide the Veteran with another VA examination to assess the severity and manifestations of his service-connected right shoulder impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, tendonitis, and degenerative arthritis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for his right shoulder impingement syndrome is being remanded due to the failure to obtain relevant private treatment records.
- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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