The Board has remanded the case for a new VA examination to resolve inconsistencies between previous opinions and address secondary service connection on both causation and aggravation bases.
The deciding factor: The inconsistency in diagnoses from the 2015 and 2023 examinations requires clarification to determine if the right shoulder disability is caused or aggravated by the service-connected right wrist fracture.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder strain, Notable pain in right shoulder on external rotation
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23059737
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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).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected conditions leave her in need of regular aid and attendance, which is granted for special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for regular aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder strain, finding that the Veteran's condition began during his military service and is related to an in-service injury.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder strain and migraine headaches are granted. The claim for migraine headaches is remanded due to the need for a VA examination.
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