The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disorder, finding that the current disability is not related to military service and was more likely due to natural aging and physical activity post-service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of a deltoid tear or injury on examination and concluded that the current clinical findings are consistent with osteoarthritis of the AC joint, which developed over time as a result of the Veteran's age and high level of physical activity after service.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Left Shoulder Deltoid Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2022
- Citation
- A22022410
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