The Board denied an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the right shoulder disability and remanded the claim for a left upper extremity (LUE) neuropathy evaluation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating due to limited range of motion, and the examination was found inadequate by the Board.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder rotator cuff syndrome, Left upper extremity (LUE) neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24070027
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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