The Board has found that the reduction in the evaluation of service-connected right bicep disability from 30 percent to 0 percent was improper and restored the 30 percent rating. The matter of entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for service-connected right bicep disability is remanded.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the evaluation of service-connected right bicep disability from 30 percent to 0 percent was not based on evidence of sustained material improvement under the ordinary conditions of life, as determined by an inadequate VA examination report.
- Claimed conditions
- Right bicep disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 6, 2024
- Citation
- A24053499
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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: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right bicep disability. The issues of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and back disabilities are remanded.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right bicep disability prior to December 23, 2019; an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for left bicep disability prior to December 23, 2019; a rating in excess of 20 percent for right bicep disability from December 23, 2019; and a rating in excess of 20 percent for left bicep disability from December 23, 2019.,The Veteran withdrew his appeals regarding the claims of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for left eye hypertropia with diplopia prior to March 10, 2017; and a 30 percent rating for left eye hypertropia with diplopia from March 10, 2017.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection and increased rating for his right bicep and shoulder disabilities has been granted. Service connection is established, and a 20 percent disability rating for the right shoulder disability is granted.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal does not involve service connection for a right bicep disability. The Board finds that the evidence does not support a finding of a current right bicep disability.
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