The Veteran's left arm disability, including a left shoulder rotator cuff tear, is not service-connected.,There is no current diagnosis of a right leg disability. The Veteran’s claim for this issue is denied.,Service connection has been granted for left hip sacroiliac joint dysfunction with an initial rating of 10 percent effective February 24, 2016.,The reduction in the disability rating from 30% to 10% was improper and the Veteran's original 30% rating is restored as of March 1, 2013.
The deciding factor: There is no evidence that the left arm disability began during service or is related to an in-service injury.,The Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a right leg disability and there is no objective evidence of functional impairment due to right leg symptoms.,Service connection for left hip sacroiliac joint dysfunction was granted, effective February 24, 2016. The original rating of 30% has been restored as of March 1, 2013.
- Claimed conditions
- Left arm disability (left shoulder rotator cuff tear), Right leg disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 8, 2018
- Citation
- 18109515
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