Granted
The Board granted service connection for a right arm disability, diagnosed as right shoulder strain, tendinopathy, tendinosis, and degenerative joint disease, based on the evidence showing that these conditions initially manifested during service and continuously progressed and worsened after discharge.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's reports of continuous pain since an in-service injury were credible, and multiple medical opinions supported a direct link between his current right arm disabilities and his active service.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain, tendinopathy, tendinosis, degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25013438
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