Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for an increased rating and TDIU due to a pre-decisional duty-to-assist error regarding SSA records.
The deciding factor: Remand is necessary to obtain relevant SSA records that may contain evidence related to the severity or functional impact of the Veteran's shoulder disabilities and his entitlement to TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- right rotator cuff tear with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and subluxation of right humeral head (right shoulder disability), left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25109991
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