The veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and right shoulder disability were denied as these conditions are not related to his military service.,For the period prior to March 14, 2008, the veteran was granted a 10 percent evaluation for ulnar entrapment with decreased sensation in the fingers. From that date onwards, he is rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support service connection for degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine and right shoulder disability as these conditions were not present during or immediately after military service and are unrelated to service-connected conditions.,For the period prior to March 14, 2008, the veteran's ulnar entrapment with decreased sensation in the fingers was rated at 30 percent. From that date onwards, his condition is rated at a higher level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease of the cervical spine, Right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0840343
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