The Board granted service connection for right and left shoulder disorders, but denied service connection for tinnitus and multiple sclerosis. The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence was in equipoise as to the etiology of the right and left shoulder disorders, while there was no persuasive evidence supporting a current diagnosis of tinnitus or multiple sclerosis during the claim period.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder disorder, left shoulder disorder, tinnitus, multiple sclerosis, residual fracture, left little finger, anterior chest scar, status post nevus excision, lung cancer
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25045982
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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