The Board has granted service connection for degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease other than IVDS of the back, osteoarthritis of the right shoulder, and osteoarthritis of the left shoulder. The decision is based on evidence showing that these conditions are at least as likely as not related to the Veteran's military service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the medical opinions provided were in equipoise with regard to whether the Veteran's back and bilateral shoulder disabilities are associated with his service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease other than intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) of the back, osteoarthritis of the right shoulder, osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 30, 2023
- Citation
- 23047688
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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.
What you can do next
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- Denied
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- Denied
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