The Board has granted service connection for acromioclavicular joint arthritis of the right shoulder, left shoulder, and degenerative arthritis and spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine. The claims were readjudicated due to new evidence received since a previous denial.
The deciding factor: The VA medical opinions supported by lay statements established that the Veteran's current conditions are related to injuries sustained during service.
- Claimed conditions
- acromioclavicular joint arthritis of the right shoulder, acromioclavicular joint arthritis of the left shoulder, degenerative arthritis and spondylolisthesis of the lumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2024
- Citation
- A24055606
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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