The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been submitted to reopen the Veteran's claims for service connection for neck impairment and left shoulder impairment. The appeals are now remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and providing a VA examination.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was found in the form of statements from the Veteran regarding his symptoms since an in-service motor vehicle accident, as well as service treatment records indicating neck pain during service. However, there is insufficient competent medical evidence to make a decision on the claims without further examination.
- Claimed conditions
- neck impairment, left shoulder impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23040304
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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
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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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical strain and left shoulder impairment, finding that the evidence supports a direct link to the Veteran's military service.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for various other conditions.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for service connection and higher rating was dismissed because the veteran withdrew their appeal.
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