Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder strain, cervical strain, and deviated septum but denied increased ratings for the right index finger conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a direct link between the Veteran's current disabilities and his active-duty service, except for the right index finger conditions which did not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, cervical strain, to include as secondary to the Veteran's left shoulder strain disability, deviated septum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25099040
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