The Board has granted service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right shoulder impingement syndrome with acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthritis, left shoulder tendonitis and rotator cuff tendinopathy, and overactive bladder. The conditions are deemed to be related to the Veteran's military service.,The decision is based on the Veteran's credible statements about his in-service injuries and the VA examiner's opinion that these conditions are at least as likely as not caused by his service.
The deciding factor: The Board found the Veteran's statements regarding his in-service injuries to be credible, and considered them along with his military history and medical records. The VA examiner opined that the current conditions are related to his service due to joint wear and tear from multiple training exercises and road marches while carrying heavy packs.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, right shoulder impingement syndrome with acromioclavicular (AC) joint arthritis, left shoulder tendonitis and rotator cuff tendinopathy, overactive bladder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 1, 2024
- Citation
- A24070992
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- Denied
The Board has denied service connection for overactive bladder and bilateral foot conditions (plantar fasciitis and hallux valgus) as there is no persuasive evidence that these conditions began during active service or are related to an in-service injury, event, or disease.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial rating for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease was denied, and his claims for right knee, left knee, right hand, left hand, GERD, neck disability, and bilateral hearing loss were also denied. The effective date of service connection for obstructive sleep apnea was granted on December 14, 2022.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection of left knee condition, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, left hip osteoarthritis, and right hip osteoarthritis is dismissed due to lack of jurisdiction over the August 2021 rating decision. Service connection for lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, left hip osteoarthritis, and right hip osteoarthritis are granted.
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