The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder/arm disability was denied as the evidence did not support an in-service injury or disease. The Board found that there were no STRs indicating any left shoulder issues during service, and the Veteran's statements regarding his origin of the condition were inconsistent with other evidence.,For the period from March 1, 2016 to November 19, 2019, a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for total left knee replacement was denied as there was no indication of ankylosis or severe limitation of motion. The Veteran's condition improved after surgery and the VA examiner found that his symptoms were not related to service.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding of in-service injury or disease for the left shoulder/arm disability, leading to denial of service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Left Shoulder/Arm Disability"}, {"condition_name":"Total Left Knee Replacement"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20068986
What this means for you
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