The appeal for service connection for left hip and right wrist conditions is dismissed as moot because the benefits were granted.,The appeals for service connection for right hand/fingers and right lower extremity sciatica radiculopathy are denied due to lack of evidence supporting a diagnosis.,Service connection for left shoulder and right shoulder conditions is granted based on onset during active service.,Initial ratings for lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, and hemorrhoids are denied as the criteria were not met.
The deciding factor: The claims for left hip and right wrist conditions are dismissed because they have been granted in full and are now moot.,There is no evidence of a diagnosis or symptoms supporting service connection for the right hand/fingers and right lower extremity sciatica radiculopathy.,The Veteran's shoulder conditions had their onset during active service and continue to be present, thus meeting the criteria for service connection.,The evidence does not support an initial compensable rating for lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, or hemorrhoids.
- Claimed conditions
- left hip condition, right wrist carpal tunnel condition, left shoulder condition, right shoulder condition, right hand/fingers, right lower extremity sciatica radiculopathy, allergic rhinitis, lumbosacral strain, left lower extremity radiculopathy, hemorrhoids
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25020473
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