The Board granted service connection for right and left shoulder strain disabilities, as well as right and left trochanteric pain syndrome (includes trochanteric bursitis) and hip strain, all of which are secondary to the Veteran's service-connected ankle tendonitis.
The deciding factor: The Board found a nexus between the Veteran's diagnosed conditions and his in-service injuries or service-connected disabilities based on lay statements and positive medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain disability, left shoulder strain disability, right trochanteric pain syndrome (includes trochanteric bursitis) and hip strain, left trochanteric pain syndrome (includes trochanteric bursitis) and hip strain
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25027096
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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