The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right shoulder disabilities and service connection for a left knee disability were denied. The Board found that the preponderance of evidence did not support the veteran's assertions regarding these claims.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not establish a link between the veteran's current conditions and his military service, including post-service injuries to his right shoulder and left knee.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Recurrent dislocations, status post right (major) shoulder surgery"}, {"condition_name":"Limited and painful motion, status post right shoulder surgery"}, {"condition_name":"Left knee disability"}
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 6, 2006
- Citation
- 0631358
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What this means for you
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