Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an initial evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder strain, 10 percent for cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and 20 percent for left radial and ulnar radicular pain and paresthesia to afford the Veteran new VA examinations.
The deciding factor: The August 2023 VA examinations were found inadequate, as they did not fully address the functional impact of pain on range of motion or account for the ameliorative effects of medication.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain, cervical spine degenerative disc disease (DDD) other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left radial and ulnar radicular pain and paresthesia
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097375
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