The Veteran's L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and L5 spondylolysis were granted a 40 percent disability rating effective January 7, 2014. His service connection for left shoulder degenerative arthritis was also granted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports indicated that the Veteran's L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and L5 spondylolysis had worsened on the date of the January 2014 VA examination, warranting a higher disability rating.
- Claimed conditions
- L5-S1 spondylolisthesis and L5 spondylolysis, left shoulder degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2018
- Citation
- 1828737
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, including rotator cuff tear with degenerative arthritis and tendonitis, finding that it is related to his military service.
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