The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder rotator cuff tear and labral tear including SLAP lesion, as well as a lumbar spine condition. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony and medical opinions linking his current conditions to his military service.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's current right shoulder and lumbar spine conditions are related to his time in service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder rotator cuff tear, Right shoulder labral tear including SLAP lesion, Lumbar spine condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 30, 2021
- Citation
- 21077633
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What this means for you
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