Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the matter of evaluation of recurrent right shoulder dislocation with limitation of motion and torn labrum s/p surgical repair for further development, including obtaining a VA medical opinion on convalescence period and severity at the end of such period.
The deciding factor: The AOJ failed to satisfy its duty to obtain an adequate VA medical examination or opinion to determine the appropriate length, if any, of a temporary total rating assigned under 38 C.F.R. § 4.30 for convalescence.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent right shoulder dislocation with limitation of motion and torn labrum s/p surgical repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019325
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