The Board denied an initial compensable rating for a right upper extremity scar post abscess drainage and remanded the issue of service connection for a right shoulder pain disability.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not show any disabling effects or functional impairment that would warrant a compensable evaluation, and the VA medical opinion was found inadequate due to its failure to consider all relevant evidence, including lay statements of continuous symptoms since service.

Claimed conditions

Right upper extremity scar post abscess drainage, Right shoulder pain disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 20, 2025

Citation

A25090113

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