The Board granted service connection for left shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, cervical spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, and left-hand carpal tunnel syndrome. The claim for an earlier effective date was denied, as well as the claim for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on evidence showing that the Veteran's disabilities were etiologically linked to his active-duty service. An earlier effective date was denied because the date of entitlement arose after the date of claim.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, cervical spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25045228
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for right and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, denied a rating in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, and granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU).
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, and left leg sciatic nerve radiculopathy as the evidence did not support a higher level of disability.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left and right hand carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as a 20 percent disability rating for both left and right foot plantar fasciitis. The claim for chronic hemorrhoids was denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection for right and left hand carpal tunnel syndrome, as well as right and left shoulder disorders, to obtain additional medical opinions.
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