The Board denied service connection for left and right shoulder pain and dysfunction, as well as increased ratings for low back, left knee, and right knee pain and dysfunction based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities were related to his active duty service or that any of the other conditions warranted a higher rating than those currently assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder pain and dysfunction, right shoulder pain and dysfunction, low back pain and dysfunction, left knee pain and dysfunction, right knee pain and dysfunction
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25040932
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Partly granted
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- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew his appeal for all service connection claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
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