The Veteran's service connection claims for a chronic left shoulder disability and right shoulder limitation of motion were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support granting these claims on any basis, including direct service connection.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners determined that there was no medical evidence showing that the Veteran's current shoulder disabilities were related to his active service or a service-connected condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic left shoulder disability, Right shoulder limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 4, 2023
- Citation
- 23020669
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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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