The Board found that the veteran's chronic low back disorder and left shoulder disorder, including degenerative joint disease (DJD), were incurred during his military reserve duty. Service connection was granted for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed a history of injury to the veteran's back and shoulder during service in the Army Reserve, with continued symptoms post-service that were consistent with the diagnosed conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic low back disorder, Chronic left shoulder disorder (including DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 9, 2007
- Citation
- 0704261
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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