Service connection for low back disorder (degenerative arthritis of the spine) is granted.,Service connection for left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, and left knee disorder are denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's low back condition had its onset during service and has been recurrent since then. The Board found that his bilateral shoulder conditions did not have their onset in service or were related to service. His left knee condition also did not have its onset in service or was related to service. Service connection for psoriasis is remanded as the evidence does not establish a clear link between the Veteran's skin problems in service and his current condition, nor has there been an adequate examination to determine if hypertension is related to psoriasis.
- Claimed conditions
- low back disorder (degenerative arthritis of the spine), left shoulder disorder, right shoulder disorder, left knee disorder, skin disorder (psoriasis), hypertension
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21024936
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