The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right arm disability and granted service connection, finding that new and material evidence was submitted. The decision is based on the Veteran's reports of pain and stress during service which may have aggravated his pre-existing condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's pre-existing right arm disorder was aggravated by service due to stress and pain experienced during service, despite conflicting medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Right arm disorder
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22018067
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What this means for you
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