The Board granted service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder and denied a compensable rating for the left shoulder condition, dismissed a temporary 100 percent rating for surgery of the left shoulder, and remanded claims for service connection for cervical spine and right hip disabilities.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence showing that the Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder is related to an in-service traumatic event, while the left shoulder condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Acquired psychiatric disorder, Left shoulder condition, Neck and upper back (cervical spine) condition, Right hip disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- April 9, 2025
- Citation
- A25033156
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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