The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disability was denied as no new and material evidence had been submitted.,Service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) is granted, with the condition being related to military service.,Service connection for rheumatoid arthritis is denied due to lack of evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for a low back disability is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for a right shoulder disability is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for a skin disability is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for liver disease is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.,Service connection for sleep apnea is denied as there is no evidence linking it to service.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not submit new and material evidence to reopen his claim for a left shoulder disability, which was previously denied in December 1989. The VA treatment records provided do not establish a relationship between the current left shoulder disability and military service.,Service connection is granted for an acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD) as there is credible evidence linking it to military service.,The Veteran's rheumatoid arthritis was not manifest in service, within one year of separation, or related to service. The claim is denied due to lack of evidence.,There is no evidence showing a low back disability was incurred during active military service. The claim is denied as the Veteran did not have an injury, disease, or event linked to his service.,The right shoulder disability and skin disability were also not related to service. The claims are denied for lack of evidence.,There is no evidence showing a liver disease or sleep apnea was incurred during active military service. The claims are denied as the Veteran did not have an injury, disease, or event linked to his service.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder disability, acquired psychiatric disorder (PTSD), rheumatoid arthritis, low back disability, right shoulder disability, skin disability, liver disease, sleep apnea

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 31, 2019

Citation

19107197

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