The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased ratings were denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left shoulder impingement prior to September 28, 2010 or from September 28, 2010 onwards. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ulnar palsy and lumbar spine strain were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left shoulder impingement prior to September 28, 2010 or from September 28, 2010 onwards. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for left ulnar palsy and lumbar spine strain were also denied.
- Claimed conditions
- Prostate Disorder, Left Shoulder Impingement, Left Elbow/Forearm, Lumbar Spine Strain
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2012
- Citation
- 1237011
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