The Board grants service connection for major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse disorder, as it is secondary to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities.,The Board grants service connection for left shoulder rotator cuff condition, as it is related to the Veteran's military service.,The Board grants service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff condition, as it is related to the Veteran's military service.,The Board grants service connection for vertigo, as it is related to the Veteran's military service.,The Board grants service connection for left ankle arthritis, as it is related to the Veteran's military service.,The Board grants service connection for right ankle arthritis, as it is related to the Veteran's military service.,The Board denies service connection for status post right bicep tear, as it is not related to the Veteran's military service.,The Board denies service connection for a left arm disorder, diagnosed as left bicep pain, as it is not related to the Veteran's military service.

The deciding factor: The private medical opinion and VA examination support that the major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse disorder is secondary to his service-connected disabilities.,The private medical opinion supports that the left shoulder rotator cuff condition is due to his military service.,The private medical opinion supports that the right shoulder rotator cuff condition is related to his military service.,The private medical opinion supports that the vertigo is related to his military service.,The VA examination supports that the left ankle disorder is related to his military service.,The VA examination supports that the right ankle disorder is related to his military service.,The VA examination does not support a relationship between the right bicep tear and his military service.,The VA examination does not support a relationship between the left arm disorder, diagnosed as left bicep pain, and his military service.

Claimed conditions

major depressive disorder with alcohol abuse disorder, left shoulder disability diagnosed as shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, right shoulder disability, diagnosed as shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, vertigo, left ankle disability, diagnosed as lateral collateral ligament strain and impingement syndrome, right ankle disability, diagnosed as lateral collateral ligament strain and impingement syndrome

How they argued it

Not specified

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 13, 2025

Citation

A25098590

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