Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left shoulder strains to correct pre-decisional duty to assist errors.
The deciding factor: A remand is necessary to obtain an addendum opinion addressing the nature and etiology of the Veteran's bilateral shoulder condition, including whether it is related to his active service or a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain, left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- Burn pits / airborne hazards
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25021595
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