Rotator Cuff Syndrome - Excess laxity of the shoulder joint Factor
RMA definition
This means acquired excess instability of the glenohumeral joint as demonstrated by clinical testing or imaging, following shoulder dislocations or tears involving the glenoid labrum or glenohumeral ligaments.
Establishing the presence of excess laxity of the shoulder joint
Excess laxity of the shoulder joint as defined by the RMA is demonstrated by imaging (radiography) for specific trauma, ie shoulder dislocations or tears involving the glenoid labrum or glenohumeral ligaments. This history should have been noted by the medical officer managing the veteran's shoulder problems. If unclear, or the relevant medical records cannot be obtained, medical opinion or advice should be obtained.
Last reviewed for CCPS 8 January 2007.
Investigative Documents
| Type | Title | PDF Format | Word Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Report | Excess Laxity of the Shoulder Joint - Rotator Cuff Syndrome |
Preliminary questions [24842]
24843 there is some evidence that excess laxity of the shoulder joint may be a factor in the development or worsening of the condition under consideration.
24845 the veteran has had excess laxity of side and site of the body joint at some time.
24855 the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint was materially contributed to by an illness or injury which is identifiable.
24846 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and VEA service for rotator cuff syndrome.
24853 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least the one year before the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome.
24847 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and VEA service for the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome.
24849 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and operational service for the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome.
or
24850 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and eligible service for the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome.
or
7334 the clinical onset of the condition under consideration occurred after the end of the veteran's last period of VEA service.
7335 the condition under consideration permanently worsened.
24854 the identified illness or injury made a material contribution to excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least the one year before the clinical worsening of rotator cuff syndrome.
24848 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and VEA service for the clinical worsening of rotator cuff syndrome.
24851 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and operational service for the clinical worsening of rotator cuff syndrome.
or
24852 the veteran has established the causal connection between the excess laxity of the shoulder joint and eligible service for the clinical worsening of rotator cuff syndrome.
Clinical onset and operational service [24849]
24856 the identified illness or injury, which materially contributed to the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least one year, is causally related to operational service.
Clinical onset and eligible service [24850]
24857 the identified illness or injury, which materially contributed to the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least one year, is causally related to eligible service.
Clinical worsening and operational service [24851]
36863 the continuous period of at least one year, during which the veteran had excess laxity of side and site of the body joint, commenced after the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome.
24856 the identified illness or injury, which materially contributed to the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least one year, is causally related to operational service.
24862 the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome of side and site of the body occurred prior to that part of operational service to which the identified illness or injury, which materially contributed to the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least one year, is causally related.
Clinical worsening and eligible service [24852]
36863 the continuous period of at least one year, during which the veteran had excess laxity of side and site of the body joint, commenced after the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome.
24857 the identified illness or injury, which materially contributed to the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least one year, is causally related to eligible service.
24863 the clinical onset of rotator cuff syndrome of side and site of the body occurred prior to that part of eligible service to which the identified illness or injury, which materially contributed to the excess laxity of side and site of the body joint for a period of at least one year, is causally related