The Veteran is granted special monthly compensation (l) based on need for aid and attendance due to his service-connected glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, associated atrophy of the right deltoid muscle, atrophy of the right biceps muscle, and paresthesias of the right median nerve distribution.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him in need of regular aid and attendance due to his inability to bathe, dress, and groom without assistance.
- Claimed conditions
- glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, associated atrophy of the right deltoid muscle, atrophy of right biceps muscle, paresthesias of right median nerve distribution
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- August 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23044148
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the current medical opinion is inadequate and the record is incomplete without other opinions. The Veteran's left shoulder disorder may be related to service, but a VA examination is needed to determine if it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claims of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, an effective date earlier than December 27, 2023, for the award of service connection for service-connected right shoulder disabilities, and a higher initial evaluation for service-connected right shoulder disabilities are now pending.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate examination addressing all diagnosed conditions, including right shoulder strain, bicipital tendonitis, and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.
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