The Board has determined that new and material evidence has been presented to reopen the claim of entitlement to service connection for bilateral shoulder disability. The veteran's current condition is believed to be related to his military service, specifically his boxing activities.
The deciding factor: New and material evidence was submitted showing a relationship between the veteran's current bilateral shoulder disability and his military service, particularly his participation in boxing activities.
- Claimed conditions
- bilateral shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 17, 2003
- Citation
- 0335440
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