The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran reported having a painful or 'trick' shoulder during service, and his symptoms of right shoulder pain were consistent with adhesive capsulitis and rotator cuff injury. The Board found the Veteran's reports credible and considered them in conjunction with his military duties carrying parachutes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder calcific tendinitis, Adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- August 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23045782
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his adhesive capsulitis of the right and left shoulders, as well as his claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.
- Granted
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- Granted
The Veteran's adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion. The Board found that his disability effectively results in a limitation of motion to no more than 25 degrees from his side.
- Denied
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