The Board has found that the VA examinations for left shoulder instability and scar are inadequate, and thus remanded to obtain new evaluations. The Veteran's service-connected conditions include left shoulder instability and a scar.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not adequately assess the severity of the Veteran's left shoulder disability and scar, including range of motion and functional loss due to pain and flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder instability, left shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 11, 2024
- Citation
- 24011411
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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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