The Board found that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder strain and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis did not manifest during or as a result of active military service, nor were they shown to be related to such service. The claims for neck condition and back condition were also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's right shoulder conditions were likely due to overuse syndromes in service that had since resolved, and there was no significant post-service medical treatment for these conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shoulder strain, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 21, 2017
- Citation
- 1753487
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that there was a duty to assist error and remands the claims for bilateral shoulder strain, ankle tendonitis, and patellofemoral pain syndrome due to inadequate VA opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder disorder and right knee strain are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are caused or aggravated by his service-connected internal derangement of the left knee, considering whether obesity is a substantial factor in their development.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, finding no evidence linking his current condition to military service or any service-connected disability.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and bursitis (right shoulder) disability, as well as lumbosacral strain. The Veteran's left pinky finger status post fracture is denied an initial compensable rating.
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