The Veteran's service connection claims for left rotator cuff tear and degenerative changes in the left acromioclavicular joint are granted as his current conditions are found to be due to his in-service injury and duties.
The deciding factor: The Board finds that the Veteran's current shoulder conditions, including a left rotator cuff tear diagnosed after service and degenerative changes in the left acromioclavicular joint, are due to his in-service injury and duties as an aircraft mechanic.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Rotator Cuff Tear, Degenerative Changes in Left Acromioclavicular Joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2012
- Citation
- 1217866
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- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder condition, including degenerative joint disease and a rotator cuff tear, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board found that the evidence does not support an increase in rating beyond this level.
- Granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability, finding that there is no credible or probative evidence to suggest that his current condition began in service and has continued since then.
- Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tear status post Mumford acromioplasty with osteoarthritis is rated at 20 percent since the onset of symptoms, effective from when his disability was first recognized.
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