The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability did not have its onset in service, was not related to service, and is not otherwise related to service. The evidence does not show that his current condition manifested within one year of separation from service.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed no relationship between the Veteran's current right shoulder disability and his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Changes, Status Post Rotator Cuff Surgery
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 10, 2018
- Citation
- 1829655
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD and degenerative joint diseases of various joints, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board granted the TDIU based on this finding.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current condition is related to his in-service injuries and symptoms.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent since December 18, 2014. The initial compensable disability ratings for his scar and TBI are granted. His right shoulder and left shoulder degenerative changes are each rated as non-compensable. His right ankle sprain and left ankle sprain are both remanded.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected PTSD does not cause the need for regular aid and attendance of another person, thus denying entitlement to SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
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