The Veteran's right shoulder disability, diagnosed as rotator cuff tear, is found to be secondary to his service-connected left leg and left foot disabilities. His pes planus of the left foot has been rated at 20 percent since November 7, 2014.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner determined that the Veteran's right shoulder injury was caused by a fall resulting from his service-connected left leg disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability - Rotator cuff tear, Pes Planus of the Left Foot
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2016
- Citation
- 1610678
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