The Veteran's right shoulder acromioclavicular arthrosis, with bursal surface fraying, cervical spine mass, and obstructive sleep apnea have been granted service connection.,Left knee disability, right knee disability (including popliteal cyst), thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right hip fracture residuals, left foot hallux valgus, and primary insomnia are all remanded for further evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's current conditions were incurred in service as evidenced by the presence of these conditions during his active duty service. The Board found that there was an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence regarding the merits of the issues, thus granting service connection.,Further examination is needed to determine the severity of the Veteran’s left and right knee disabilities, thoracolumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right hip fracture residuals, left foot hallux valgus, and primary insomnia.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Acromioclavicular Arthrosis with Bursal Surface Fraying, Cervical Spine Mass, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 1, 2019
- Citation
- 19123993
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