The Board denied service connection for a left shoulder disability, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current condition and service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion was found to be more persuasive than the Veteran's subjective statements regarding the etiology of his current left shoulder conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder tear, glenohumeral arthritis, AC joint arthritis, shoulder tendinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2026
- Citation
- A26000314
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- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability resulted in limited motion, with a maximum rating of 20 percent prior to July 13, 2010. The Board denied an increased rating for the period prior to July 13, 2010 and granted TDIU from June 9, 2010 to February 6, 2018, as well as SMC based on need for aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to inadequate opinions provided in prior examinations. The right shoulder disabilities, including bursitis, AC joint arthritis, rotator cuff tendonitis, and rotator cuff tear, are being examined again as they may be related to pre-existing symptoms or service-connected conditions. The right shoulder scar is also being reviewed to determine if it worsened during service.
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