The Board granted service connection for insomnia, left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tear, and lateral collateral ligament sprain based on evidence showing these conditions are related to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners' medical opinions were probative as they were based on an accurate medical history and provided clear conclusions that the current disabilities are at least as likely as not caused by in-service injuries, events, or illnesses.
- Claimed conditions
- insomnia, left shoulder strain with rotator cuff tear (left shoulder disability), lateral collateral ligament sprain (right ankle disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- May 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25047057
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.
What you can do next
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