The Board has granted service connection for left shoulder acromioclavicular joint separation and degenerative joint disease, as well as cervical osteoarthritis. The Veteran's current conditions are found to be related to his military service.,Service connection was denied for malignant neoplasm of the colon due to lack of evidence linking it to service.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved the benefit of doubt in favor of the Veteran, finding that his left shoulder and neck conditions are consistent with repetitive use during his military service. The Veteran's symptoms began while he was on active duty and have persisted post-service.,There is no evidence linking the Veteran's malignant neoplasm of the colon to his military service.
- Claimed conditions
- acromioclavicular joint separation, degenerative joint disease, left shoulder, cervical osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2023
- Citation
- A23032098
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