The veteran's claims for service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and thoracolumbar spine were granted. The claim for left shoulder degenerative arthritis was denied. The claims for right and left hip osteoarthritis as secondary conditions were remanded.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a causal relationship between the veteran's in-service motor vehicle accident and the cervical and lumbar spine disabilities, but not for the left shoulder condition.

Claimed conditions

degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, left shoulder degenerative arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine, right hip osteoarthritis as secondary to degenerative arthritis thoracolumbar spine, left hip osteoarthritis as secondary to degenerative arthritis thoracolumbar spine

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25001772

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