The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disorder, finding that his current diagnosis of a right shoulder rotator cuff strain is related to an injury he sustained during active duty. The Board also found that there was no evidence of pre-existing condition or aggravation.
The deciding factor: The September 2019 medical opinion established a link between the Veteran's in-service injury and his current diagnosis, satisfying the nexus requirement for service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 26, 2023
- Citation
- 23053427
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