The Board granted service connection for a right hip sprain and initial disability ratings of 40 percent for right shoulder degenerative joint disease, 40 percent for right elbow epicondylitis, 20 percent for left knee degenerative joint disease, and 20 percent for right ankle degenerative disc disease.

The deciding factor: The evidence was in equipoise as to whether the Veteran's current conditions began during active service or are related to his service, thus resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.

Claimed conditions

right hip sprain, right shoulder degenerative joint disease, right elbow epicondylitis, left knee degenerative joint disease, right ankle degenerative disc disease

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

November 18, 2025

Citation

A25100254

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