Granted
The Board granted service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and right shoulder impingement with rotator cuff tendonitis, labral tear and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis based on a causal relationship to the Veteran's active service.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supports a direct causal nexus between the Veteran's current disabilities and his in-service injuries, despite conflicting opinions from VA examiners.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder impingement syndrome with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, right shoulder impingement with rotator cuff tendonitis, labral tear and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25106505
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