The Veteran's right shoulder strain with arthritis, right elbow strain, and right ankle strain (distal fibula fracture) are all granted as service-connected.,An initial compensable rating for the service-connected right little finger disability prior to November 25, 2019, is denied. An initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for the service-connected right little finger disability since November 25, 2019, is also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current diagnoses of a right shoulder strain and arthritis, right elbow strain, and right ankle strain (distal fibula fracture) are consistent with his documented inservice injuries. The service treatment records support the Veteran's claims for these conditions.,VA has not been able to confirm the complete Reserve service and nature of such service. However, the July 28, 1988, service treatment record indicates the Veteran sustained right elbow and right ankle injuries during a period of ACDUTRA in the line of duty.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain with Arthritis, Right Elbow Strain, Right Ankle Strain (Distal Fibula Fracture)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2022
- Citation
- 22039845
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date earlier than July 27, 2018, for a 20 percent disability rating for right shoulder strain with arthritis is denied. The earliest date of entitlement to the increased rating was April 25, 2012, but the claim was filed within one year after this date.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for service connection for right elbow strain is dismissed. The claim for service connection for a right wrist condition, including right wrist strain and carpal tunnel syndrome, is granted but remanded for further development.
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- Granted
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