The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the Veteran's claims of right shoulder AC joint separation and neck disorder, as secondary to service-connected right shoulder disability. The VA examinations conducted in July 2018 and November 2019 are insufficient, and a new examination is required. Additionally, an opinion on the etiology of any neck disorder and whether it is caused by or resulted from the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability is needed.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in July 2018 and November 2019 are insufficient to determine the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability, as well as whether his neck disorder is caused by or resulted from his service-connected right shoulder disability. Therefore, a new examination is needed.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder acromioclavicular (AC) joint separation, neck disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23051272
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What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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