Granted
The Board granted service connection for left shoulder degenerative arthritis with glenohumeral joint dislocation, right shoulder degenerative arthritis and right shoulder joint replacement, and bilateral knee degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: Both VA opinions and the private opinion provided a thorough review and assessment of both the Veteran and his lay statements, including medical literature and resources consulted. The Board found that these opinions were highly probative and supported by clear rationale.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder degenerative arthritis with glenohumeral joint dislocation, right shoulder degenerative arthritis and right shoulder joint replacement, bilateral knee degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25021399
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