Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for right shoulder strain and increased the ratings for left (minor) shoulder tendinitis and GERD with irritable bowel syndrome.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a direct link to his in-service injuries, and the evidence supported the granting of service connection and increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain, left (minor) shoulder tendinitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092553
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