Effective dates of March 1, 2013, have been granted for the awards of service connection for impairment of left muscle groups II, III, and IV.,No effective date earlier than May 26, 2017, has been granted for the awards of service connection for right shoulder osteoarthritis, lumbar degenerative disc disease, or bilateral lower extremity sciatic nerve dysfunction.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's intent to file a claim was received on March 1, 2013, and he indicated that he wished to apply for compensation for his in-service left shoulder surgery. The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's current muscular injuries were caused by his in-service left shoulder surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Impairment of left muscle group II, Impairment of left muscle group III, Impairment of left muscle group IV, Right shoulder osteoarthritis, Lumbar degenerative disc disease, Left lower extremity sciatic nerve dysfunction, Right lower extremity sciatic nerve dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 7, 2021
- Citation
- A21019543
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What this means for you
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