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ShuMan
I was denied a claim for left shoulder tendonitis and left shoulder arthritis due to the condition neither occurred in nor was caused by service. I included a nexus letter, here is the medical logic from the nexus.
“The patent demonstrated physical examination findings at the C&P examination 3 months after discharge from the military on 10/30/2009. At the time the examiner reported diagnosis of chronic left shoulder strain and found crepitus on the physical examination. At another C&P examination on 09/29/2015 the examiner reported decreased range of motion and pain with movement on examination, a compensable finding. Additionally, Mr. Vet has a diagnoses of left shoulder tendinitis, osteoarthritis of the left AC joint, left shoulder strain, and impingement syndrome of the left shoulder by an orthopedic specialist on 11/16/2016.”
“The attached medical documentation demonstrates the presence of the conditions in service, a chronic ongoing condition, and a current disability”
I have contacted the doc that wrote me the nexus and she is writing a letter for me and I am filling for a reconsideration.
I believe they denied me due to the chronic should strain not being diagnosed until 3 months after discharge at C&P exam. I thought that since it was within one year it could be service connected.
Does anyone know the regulations I can quote to fight this?
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Vync
The quotes you posted seem to be missing parts of the Caluza triangle, which are the three typical requirements for SC: 1. Injury/event during service (<== missing) Check any/all service tre
ShuMan
Hey Vync! Thanks for the response. As far as missing the in service event. I am service connected for my right shoulder but my left was only diagnosed 3 months after my discharge date at th
Carl the Engineer
This may sound to simple, but the VA will not connect the dots for you. You need to claim your left shoulder secondary to your service connected right shoulder. That way you do not need to show
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