The Veteran's bilateral shoulder peripheral neuropathy is granted as secondary to his service-connected left shoulder dislocation with limited arm motion, and a rating of 30 percent for his peripheral vestibular disorder is also granted.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran has a current diagnosis of bilateral shoulder peripheral neuropathy which was caused by his service-connected disability of left shoulder dislocation with limited arm motion. The Veteran's peripheral vestibular disorder manifests with dizziness and occasional staggering, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 6204.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder peripheral neuropathy, left shoulder peripheral neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2026
- Citation
- A26008010
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- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder peripheral neuropathy and paresthesias are not service-connected, as the VA examiner found no causal relationship between his service-connected left shoulder impingement syndrome. The TDIU claim was denied due to lack of a completed VA Form 21-8940.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeals for increased ratings and TDIU prior to April 25, 2018. The Board dismissed these matters as a result.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome is rated at 30 percent, and the Board has remanded for further development regarding service connection for left shoulder peripheral neuropathy. The TDIU claim is also being remanded.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's headaches are at least as likely as not caused by his service-connected traumatic brain injury, and thus grants service connection for this condition.
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