The Veteran's right knee strain and patellar tendonitis, as well as his right shoulder tendinopathy, have been granted service connection. The initial disability rating for the cervical strain remains at 10 percent, while a higher rating is denied for the left knee strain.
The deciding factor: The Board found that there was sufficient evidence to support the Veteran's claims of current diagnoses and onset during service, leading to a grant of service connection in all issues. The initial disability ratings were not granted as they did not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for higher ratings under the applicable rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Knee Strain and Patellar Tendonitis, Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18124374
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disabilities, including a rotator cuff tear and labral tear, were incurred during active duty service from January to September 2004. The arthritis was also shown within one year of separation. Service connection is granted for these conditions.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for her service-connected right shoulder tendinopathy, finding that the objective medical evidence does not support such a higher evaluation.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied service connection for a right shoulder disability due to a gunshot wound (GSW) of muscle group I, finding that the Veteran's current right shoulder condition is not related to his service-connected MG I injury. The TDIU claim was also denied as there is no evidence showing the Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.
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