The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, right hip avascular necrosis, and bilateral knee strain (including right and left knees). The decision is based on the Veteran's in-service exposure to physical activity such as pushups and marching in combat boots, which are consistent with the development of his current conditions.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's in-service exposure to physical activities like pushups and marching in combat boots was consistent with the development of his current shoulder, hip, and knee conditions.

Claimed conditions

{"condition_name":"left shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis"}, {"condition_name":"right hip avascular necrosis"}, {"condition_name":"bilateral knee strain (including right and left knees)"}

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

August 13, 2019

Citation

A19000897

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