The Veteran's left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis is denied service connection. The right shoulder AC joint arthritis and labral tear, lumbosacral spine degenerative changes, right lower extremity radiculopathy, and left lower extremity radiculopathy are each granted initial 30 percent disability ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis manifested within one year of separation from service or is otherwise etiologically related to an in-service injury or event.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, right shoulder AC joint arthritis and labral tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24039122
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a cervical spine disability, left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, and right shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis. The disabilities are found to be related to the appellant's in-service duties as a cannon crew member.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis and denied initial disability ratings in excess of 20 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, rotator cuff tear, and tendonitis were granted service connection as secondary to his right shoulder disability. The Veteran was also granted an initial 60 percent rating for GERD.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, finding that there is no evidence to support a link between his current condition and his military service.
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