Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for post operative left shoulder rotator cuff arthropathy, acromioclavicular arthritis, and Grade 1 acromioclavicular joint separation as these conditions are related to an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The diagnosed left shoulder disabilities were the result of the same injury as the service-connected right shoulder disability, and the evidence is at least in equipoise regarding their origin during active service.
- Claimed conditions
- post operative left shoulder rotator cuff arthropathy, acromioclavicular arthritis, Grade 1 acromioclavicular joint separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2025
- Citation
- A25019505
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