The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for shoulder arthritis is being remanded due to deficiencies noted in the August 2020 VA examination.
The deciding factor: The August 2020 VA examination did not comply with the Board's previous holding in Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016).
- Claimed conditions
- shoulder arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2023
- Citation
- 23049779
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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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