The Board denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for left and right shoulder scars, finding no evidence of in-service incurrence or a nexus to service.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's shoulder scarring was less likely than not incurred in or caused by the claimed in-service injury, event, or illness, based on a review of the current medical literature and the Veteran's medical records.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder scar, right shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 28, 2025
- Citation
- A25047449
What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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