The Board has granted service connection for cervical strain with degenerative arthritis (neck disability) and left shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and degenerative arthritis (left shoulder disability), finding that these conditions are related to the Veteran's periods of federalized National Guard service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found a direct relationship between the Veteran's in-service injuries and their current disabilities, with no contrary medical opinions provided.
- Claimed conditions
- Cervical strain with degenerative arthritis (neck disability), Left shoulder acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and degenerative arthritis (left shoulder disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 31, 2024
- Citation
- A24042224
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