The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder / trapezius disability, finding no current diagnosis and insufficient evidence to link any symptoms to service. The sinus disability claim is remanded due to potential TERA exposure.,Service connection for a sinus disability is being remanded as there are implicit claims of participation in a toxic exposure risk activity (TERA) based on the Veteran's service in Southwest Asia, which may require a VA medical opinion under PACT Act provisions.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support finding that the Veteran has a current left shoulder disability or that any such disability is related to service. The Board found no credible history of ongoing symptoms from service and gave greater weight to contemporaneous records.,Service connection for sinus disability requires consideration of potential TERA exposure, which may necessitate a VA medical opinion under PACT Act provisions.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder / Trapezius Disability, Sinus Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2024
- Citation
- A24013923
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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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