The Board granted service connection for right shoulder, thoracolumbar spine, and ankle disabilities based on their relationship to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a finding that the Veteran's current disabilities were caused by or related to his active service, resolving all doubt in his favor.
- Claimed conditions
- shoulder strain, shoulder impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, rotator cuff tendonitis, labral tear (including SLAP), acromioclavicular joint sprain, lumbosacral strain, degenerative disc disease (DDD), intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), slight diffuse disc bulge at L1-L2, thoracic spine sprain, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the right ankle, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) or shin splints of the right ankle, ankle instability of the right ankle, lateral collateral ligament sprain of the left ankle, medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) or shin splints of the left ankle, ankle instability of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 25, 2025
- Citation
- A25027395
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.
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