Partly granted
The Veteran's service connection for left shoulder strain, labral tear, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, and tendinitis was granted, while the effective date prior to November 11, 2023, for migraine headaches was denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's left shoulder disability began during a period of active duty for training (ACDUTRA) and is related to service. However, an earlier effective date for migraine headaches could not be granted based on the evidence available at the time of the March 2024 decision.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, labral tear, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, tendinitis, migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25111003
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