Granted
The Board granted service connection for lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, right shoulder impingement syndrome with rotator cuff strain, and right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported a direct link between the claimed conditions and the Veteran's military service, including credible lay statements and medical opinions.
- Claimed conditions
- Lumbosacral strain with degenerative disc disease, Right shoulder impingement syndrome with rotator cuff strain, Right lower extremity femoral radiculopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 19, 2025
- Citation
- A25109569
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