The Board has granted a rating of 30 percent for recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, and has found that tinnitus was incurred during active service. The veteran's current claim is denied as his left shoulder disability does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the veteran's left shoulder disability, including a history of rotator cuff rupture, Hill-Sach's deformity, subchondral cyst formation and cortical irregularity, is manifested by arthritis and frequent episodes of dislocation with guarding, pain on use, and limitation of motion. The Board finds that this does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder (major), tinnitus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 18, 2007
- Citation
- 0721606
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, and an acquired psychiatric disorder due to incomplete medical records and need for further examination.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus, arthritis, and memory loss. The decision found no evidence linking these conditions to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's tinnitus is granted as service connected. The issues of foot disability and cardiovascular disorder are remanded for additional development.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for tinnitus, finding that it is at least as likely as not that the Veteran experienced tinnitus during his active duty service.
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