The Board has denied service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, finding that the evidence does not support a causal relationship to service.,The Board also denied service connection for right knee degenerative arthritis and left knee degenerative arthritis, noting that there is no evidence of record supporting these claims.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis did not have a nexus to his military service due to the absence of documented treatment for any shoulder-related injuries during service and the Veteran's subjective reports of not experiencing shoulder pain until approximately 3 to 4 years prior to the examination.,For knee disabilities, the VA examiner found that there is no evidence of record supporting these claims.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Right Knee Degenerative Arthritis, Left Knee Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 7, 2024
- Citation
- A24072786
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