The Veteran's service connection claim for a right shoulder disability has been denied. His left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome have each been granted increased ratings of 20 percent, effective May 4, 2010.,The Veteran is still employed but reports that his knees limit him to part-time work due to their condition.
The deciding factor: Service connection for a right shoulder disability cannot be established as there is no evidence of any injury or disease during service and the current diagnosis is not related to service. The VA examiners found no relationship between the Veteran's in-service shoulder strain and his current diagnoses.,The Veteran has been granted increased ratings for his left and right knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, as he demonstrates functional loss equivalent to flexion limited to 30 degrees.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain, Right Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Knee)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 9, 2018
- Citation
- 1801124
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis was granted, effective August 19, 2024. The decision is based on the merits of the case and not due to any presumption or new evidence.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left shoulder strains, finding that the current ratings of 20% are appropriate based on limited motion in both shoulders.
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