The Veteran's right shoulder and biceps tendinitis/bursitis were incurred during his active service, meeting the criteria for service connection.
The deciding factor: The Veteran reported symptoms of right shoulder and biceps discomfort during service and continuity of these symptoms post-service was established through medical records and statements from a fellow servicemember.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis of the right shoulder, tendinitis of the right biceps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 7, 2013
- Citation
- 1307576
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Related decisions
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- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed all appeals related to the Veteran's claims for service connection and rating of his right shoulder bursitis, left shoulder bursitis, and right ring finger fracture.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right shoulder bursitis is being remanded due to the need for a new examination that adheres to Correia v. McDonald, 28 Vet. App. 158 (2016).
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and musculoskeletal conditions, have rendered him unable to secure or maintain substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted entitlement to TDIU, which satisfies his appeal for a higher evaluation of PTSD.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence of record, and the Veteran's representative requested a VA examination. The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities must be remanded for the Veteran to be scheduled for a VA examination.
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