The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability, including adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tear and bursitis/tendonitis, is proximately due to his service-connected bilateral hip disabilities. The reduction in rating for the left hip disability was not proper.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed a reasonable basis to attribute the veteran's current left shoulder disability to falls associated with his service-connected bilateral hip disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder adhesive capsulitis, rotator cuff tear, bursitis/tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 17, 2003
- Citation
- 0328000
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's low back disability is granted a rating of 40 percent effective August 31, 2018. The right shoulder disability is granted a rating of 40 percent effective August 31, 2018.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation of his service-connected left shoulder disability was denied. The Board also found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for special monthly compensation based on need for aid and attendance.
- Granted
The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tear, and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis due to stress on his joints from training and parachute jumps during active service. The evidence considered included the Veteran's statements, a private medical opinion, and a buddy statement.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disabilities, and a new VA examination is needed to determine their likely etiology.
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