The Veteran's disability ratings for residuals of right and left shoulder injuries were initially granted in October 1996, but the effective dates have been adjusted to reflect new evidence received after May 27, 2015. The current rating is 10% for each shoulder injury prior to May 27, 2015, and 20% from that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability ratings were initially granted based on service records, but the effective dates have been adjusted due to new evidence received after May 27, 2015.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Right Shoulder Injury, Residuals of Left Shoulder Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18126108
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's tinnitus was not incurred in or aggravated by service, as there is no evidence of a chronic condition present during service and current tinnitus is unrelated to any injury or disease in service.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the veteran's current right shoulder disabilities are not related to an injury in service and have denied his claim for service connection.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's claims for increased ratings for allergic rhinitis, chronic asthma, and right shoulder injury are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations.
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