The Board denied service connection for left shoulder strain and right shoulder DJD, finding no evidence of a chronic condition during or after service. The Veteran's current conditions are not considered to be related to his military service.,Service connection was also denied for the Veteran's right knee disorder, including meniscal tear and degenerative joint disease (Osteoarthritis). The Board found that any pre-existing right knee issues were not aggravated by service.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show a chronic left shoulder condition during or after service. The Veteran's current conditions are considered to be unrelated to his military service.,For the right shoulder disorders, the Board found no evidence of aggravation beyond natural progression in service. For the right knee disorder, the pre-existing meniscal tear was not aggravated by service.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left Shoulder Strain","diagnosis_date":null,"discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"Right Shoulder DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease)","diagnosis_date":"2010-09-00","discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Meniscal Tear","diagnosis_date":"1988-08-00","discharge_date":null}, {"condition_name":"Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease (Osteoarthritis)","diagnosis_date":"2009-02-00","discharge_date":null}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 10, 2019
- Citation
- 19102532
What this means for you
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