The Veteran's claims for service connection for left and right shoulder degenerative changes, cervical spondylosis with radiculopathy of the upper extremities, and gunshot wound residuals were denied. The claim for radiculopathy of the right upper extremity was granted with an earlier effective date of October 17, 2017.,The Veteran's service connection claims for cervical spondylosis, degenerative disc disease; left upper extremity radiculopathy; and gunshot wound residuals were denied. The claim for residual scar posterior trunk was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for service connection for the conditions listed in his appeal.,The evidence did not support the Veteran's claims for service connection for the conditions listed in his appeal.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Degenerative Changes, Right Shoulder Degenerative Changes, Cervical Spondylosis, Degenerative Disc Disease, Radiculopathy of the Left Upper Extremity, Radiculopathy of the Right Upper Extremity (Major), Residuals of Gunshot Wound (Muscle Groups XIX and XX), Residual Scar Posterior Trunk
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 19, 2024
- Citation
- A24058292
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for increased ratings due to inadequate development of evidence, including the need for retrospective opinions and VA examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several claims related to the Veteran's service-connected conditions, including PTSD, cervical spine degenerative arthritis, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity. The claims are being returned for further development to obtain necessary medical records and ensure proper consideration.
- Granted
The Veteran's cervical spine disability, radiculopathy of the right upper extremity, and radiculopathy of the left upper extremity have been granted initial ratings. The Veteran has also been granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various knee and hip disorders, as well as radiculopathy of the upper extremities. The issues are related to whether these conditions are at least as likely as not related to service.
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