The Veteran's claim for service connection for loss of tooth due to trauma, left shoulder recurrent dislocation, and left shoulder limitation of motion was denied. The rating for left shoulder recurrent dislocation is set at 20 percent, while the rating for left shoulder limitation of motion remains at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show loss of substance of body of maxilla or mandible resulting from trauma during service, which is required for service connection under VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- loss of tooth due to trauma, left shoulder recurrent dislocation, left shoulder limitation of motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2026
- Citation
- A26039071
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
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