The Board has remanded the case for further development to address the etiology of the Veteran's generalized arthritis disorder, including whether it is related to service-connected disabilities and obesity.
The deciding factor: The examiner was asked to provide an addendum opinion addressing the likely nature and etiology of the Veteran's sleep apnea, specifically regarding its relationship to his service-connected disabilities and obesity.
- Claimed conditions
- Generalized arthritis disorder, Degenerative arthritis of the hips, Degenerative arthritis of the knees, Degenerative arthritis of the ankles, Degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 14, 2024
- Citation
- 24007694
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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
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder, left shoulder arthritis, right ankle and knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment consistent with his educational and occupational history.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder, left knee, and right knee due to inadequate VA examinations in August 2020 and January 2021.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection of degenerative arthritis of the lumbar spine, right shoulder, and left shoulder due to inadequate medical opinions.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder, finding that it is etiologically related to an in-service injury during military service.
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