The Board has granted service connection for first degree AV block and right shoulder cuff tendonitis, finding that both conditions are causally related to events in service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's right shoulder cuff tendonitis started during service based on a recent VA treatment record opinion and the rationale from a previous VA examination regarding his left shoulder and right elbow disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- first degree AV block, right shoulder cuff tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 30, 2020
- Citation
- 20007714
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.
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