The Board denied service connection for a low back disorder, as the evidence did not support that it began during active service or was related to an in-service injury.,For right shoulder disability, the Veteran's current flexion and abduction were found to be within normal limits with no additional loss of range of motion. The Board determined that the preponderance of the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the low back conditions are not related to service, based on the lack of continuity of symptoms and the absence of medical evidence showing onset during service or within one year post-service.,For right shoulder disability, the Veteran's range of motion was found to be normal with no additional loss upon repetitive use. The examiner noted that the Veteran’s pain did not significantly affect his functional capacity.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Low back disorder"}, {"condition_name":"Right shoulder disability"}, {"condition_name":"Bilateral hearing loss"}, {"condition_name":"Right knee disability"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20080543
What this means for you
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