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.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no medical evidence supporting an aggravation of the right shoulder condition due to the GSW, and concluded that the current symptoms are more likely related to the Veteran's previous occupation as a roofer.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Tendinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 11, 2018
- Citation
- 1821782
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder tendinopathy did not result in limitation of motion at or below shoulder level, which is required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. Therefore, his claim for an initial compensable disability rating was denied.
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