New and relevant evidence has been received, readjudicating the previously denied claims for service connection for right and left shoulder arthritis and right and left knee replacements.,New and relevant evidence has been received, readjudicating the previously denied claims for service connection for peripheral neuropathy of the right and left lower extremities.
The deciding factor: The Veteran provided new statements indicating that his right and left shoulder and knee disabilities began during service, which addresses a previously deficient criteria of service connection.,VA treatment records suggest the Veteran may have since received a diagnosis of peripheral neuropathy, addressing a previously deficient criteria of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Arthritis, Left Shoulder Arthritis, Right Knee Replacement, Left Knee Replacement, Peripheral Neuropathy, Right Lower Extremity, Peripheral Neuropathy, Left Lower Extremity
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2023
- Citation
- A23032427
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and service connection are remanded due to inadequate medical opinions at the time of the June and August 2025 decisions. The cases will be returned to the AOJ for further development.
- Granted
The Veteran's left knee disability is rated at 30 percent for the total knee replacement and a 10 percent rating for the scar. The appeal was granted on both issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a duty to assist error in the initial disability rating for right shoulder arthritis. The Veteran needs an addendum medical opinion regarding additional lost range of motion during painful flare-ups.
- Denied
The Veteran's preexisting right knee disability was not worsened beyond natural progression during service, and the Board denied his claim for service connection.
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