The Board granted service connection for right shoulder tendinitis, to include degenerative arthritis, as the condition manifested within one year of separation from service and was not attributable to intercurrent causes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder condition exhibited pain during his active service period, which continued post-service, supporting a grant of service connection under the presumptive provisions for chronic diseases.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder tendinitis, to include degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25054456
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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