Granted
The Board granted service connection for right wrist bone marrow edema, right wrist bone spurs, and status post glenohumeral ligament tear repair of the right shoulder based on evidence showing a relationship to the Veteran's active military service.
The deciding factor: The VA physician provided positive etiological opinions for the Veteran's diagnosed conditions based on in-service complaints and current medical findings, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Claimed conditions
- right wrist bone marrow edema, right wrist bone spurs, status post glenohumeral ligament tear repair of the right shoulder (right shoulder disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 16, 2025
- Citation
- A25108524
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