Is there a time limit restriction for filing a shoulder injury claim?

[Navyicvet]

During my military separation physical, I told the doctor that I had a injured left shoulder from weightlifting on the ship out to sea. It was the first and only time I mentioned it because I didn't want to be a burden at the time. That was back in May 2008. Since this time, I have always had pain in that shoulder that would come and go. But, fast forward to 2017 and my left shoulder has been in non-stop pain limiting me from doing many things people take for granted. During 2017 & 2018, I went to a pain doctor on three separate occasions for a steroid injection which helps temporarily and had an MRI to confirm my injury. My question is, with this information do you think I would be successful in filing a shoulder injury claim or not? I'm not sure if there are time limitations for this sort of thing, but I cannot raise my left arm above my shoulder without intense pain. Thanks for your thoughts, opinions, and help in advance. I appreciate all of you!

[Navyicvet]

I already have a copy of my record. The doctor wrote, left shoulder injury and pain in my speration physical notes. But, did not provide a specific diagnosis. 

In order to fill the gap from 2008 to 2017, I will need buddy statements and a doctor's opinion stating my shoulder injury was likely due to my time on the ship / Navy. Thank you for this. Very helpful!! I'll get the ball rolling. Appreciate the responses! 

Edited April 3, 2019 by Navyicvet

[Fat]

A  MRI confirming injury and residuals of shoulder injury.

Ask the doctor to opinion on injury being related to weight lifting injury.

NEVER GIVE UP..............