Granted
The Board granted service connection for major depressive disorder, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, a lumbar spine disability manifested by low back pain, and left knee osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record supports the conclusion that each condition is etiologically related to the Veteran's active military service, with reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- major depressive disorder, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, lumbar spine disability (manifested by low back pain), left knee osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- November 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25101207
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