The claim for service connection for bicipital tendonitis, left shoulder, and history of fracture, status post rotator cuff repair with arthritic and muscular ligamentous residuals was reopened but ultimately denied. The claims for service connection for residuals, damage to teeth and jaw, and scar, back of head were denied.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence is against finding a relationship between the veteran's period of military service and any current left shoulder disability or the presence of a scar on the back of his head. The claim for bicipital tendonitis, left shoulder, was reopened based on new and material evidence but ultimately denied.
- Claimed conditions
- bicipital tendonitis, left shoulder, history of fracture, status post rotator cuff repair with arthritic and muscular ligamentous residuals, residuals, damage to teeth and jaw, scar, back of head
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2008
- Citation
- 0812091
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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