The Veteran's right shoulder strain is not service-connected, as the VA examiner found no evidence of a current disability and opined that it was less likely than not incurred in or caused by an in-service injury.,Service connection for midthoracic spine spondylosis has been granted due to continuity of symptoms since service. The Veteran's left shoulder disability is currently under consideration.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found no evidence of a current right shoulder strain and opined that it was less likely than not incurred in or caused by an in-service injury.,Service connection for midthoracic spine spondylosis has been granted due to continuity of symptoms since service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder strain, Back disability (midthoracic spine spondylosis), Left shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24024389
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