Granted
The Board granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, vitamin D deficiency causing impairment in earning capacity, and hypertension based on the evidence being at least evenly balanced as to whether these conditions began during active duty service.
The deciding factor: The VA physician's opinion was found inadequate due to overlooking the Veteran's credible lay statements of onset during service. The Board resolved reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, vitamin D deficiency causing impairment in earning capacity, hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108507
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