The Board finds that the evidence is in relative equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current right shoulder disability is etiologically related to his period of active service, and grants service connection for a right shoulder disability.
The deciding factor: The evidence is in relative equipoise regarding whether the Veteran's current right shoulder disability is etiologically related to his period of active service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear with Impingement Syndrome, Acromioclavicular Joint Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 1, 2018
- Citation
- 1806448
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination and medical opinion.
- Whole decision: Denied
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