The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's symptoms began in service and have continued since then. The decision is based on the Veteran's credible testimony and medical opinions supporting an in-service onset of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Board found the evidence to be in approximate balance regarding whether the Veteran's right shoulder disability was related to service, resolving all reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, partial rotator cuff tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 3, 2024
- Citation
- 24033739
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What this means for you
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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