The Board denied service connection for right shoulder, glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis as secondary to intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), degenerative disc disease and degenerative joint disease, lumbosacral spine.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record does not support a finding that the Veteran's right shoulder conditions are related to his service-connected disabilities or otherwise related to his service.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder, glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24072016
What this means for you
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