The Board finds that service connection for a rotator cuff tear and degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder is warranted, but not for major depressive disorder or arthritis.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on evidence showing in-service injury and current disability. The VA examiner's opinion regarding the right shoulder condition was found to be based on an incorrect factual predicate, thus supporting service connection. However, there was no credible evidence linking the veteran's depression or arthritis to her military service.
- Claimed conditions
- rotator cuff tear and degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder, major depressive disorder, arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- January 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0903022
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the appeal to obtain a VA medical opinion that considers the Veteran's contentions of in-service training with heavy gear and equipment.
- Dismissed
The claim for an earlier effective date for service connection for major depressive disorder is dismissed as moot because the earliest effective date was granted during the pendency of this appeal.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder, sleep apnea, hypertension, and various musculoskeletal and skin disabilities.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for right and left hip degenerative arthritis as secondary to the Veteran's service-connected right ankle and knee conditions, and major depressive disorder as secondary to his service-connected knee and ankle conditions. The Board also granted a 10 percent rating for allergic rhinitis.
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