The appeal for an increased rating for a right shoulder scar was dismissed due to procedural errors. Service connection for a back disability was denied because the evidence did not show a relationship to service.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's concurrent election of review options and lack of evidence linking the back disability to service were deciding factors.

Claimed conditions

scar, right shoulder, back disability

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25002157

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