Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical spine degenerative disc disorder and right shoulder degenerative arthritis with rotator cuff tendinosis based on the evidence showing a relationship to active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' opinions were found inadequate, and the Veteran's reports of symptom onset contemporaneous to service were deemed credible.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical spine degenerative disc disorder, right shoulder degenerative arthritis with rotator cuff tendinosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- October 29, 2025
- Citation
- 25013457
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