Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the issues of service connection for cervical strain and right shoulder strain to correct a duty to assist error, as the July 2024 VA medical opinions were based on inaccurate factual bases.
The deciding factor: The July 2024 VA examiner's opinion was found inadequate due to reliance on inaccurate facts, specifically that the Veteran never had further follow-up for his cervical and shoulder conditions. Service treatment records show otherwise, necessitating new medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, right shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25096350
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