The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right shoulder tendinitis and left shoulder tendinitis and arthritis, finding that there is no evidence of a nexus to service. The claim for sleep disorder was remanded due to potential secondary service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's diagnosed conditions were less likely than not related to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder tendinitis, Left shoulder tendinitis and arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 2, 2023
- Citation
- 23006626
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What this means for you
A final Board denial may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, generally within 120 days of the Board mailing date. A Supplemental Claim with new and relevant evidence is a separate option. Another Higher-Level Review of the Board decision is not available. Check your own notice: this historical decision does not set your deadline.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran was previously working and earning above the poverty threshold, but due to his service-connected disabilities, he is now unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board has granted TDIU from April 22, 2017.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for eye sensitivity and right shoulder tendinitis due to incomplete medical opinions.
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