The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate reasons and bases for its denial, specifically failing to address relevant favorable evidence and relying on an inadequate VA examination in its denial. The appeal is now back with the Board for further adjudication.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on an inadequate VA examination that did not comply with the requirements set forth by the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (the Court).
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder sprain, impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23040685
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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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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all appeals related to temporary total disability ratings for shoulder disabilities and the award of TDIU with an effective date prior to March 25, 2015.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate VA examination and opinion, requiring a new examination and opinion to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to service.
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