The veteran's service connection for left shoulder impingement syndrome, also claimed as partial torn rotator cuff, is granted. The veteran's left shoulder disability is related to service.

The deciding factor: The Board found that there is an approximate balance of positive and negative evidence, and therefore finds that the benefit-of-the-doubt doctrine applies.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder impingement syndrome, partial torn rotator cuff

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 13, 2025

Citation

A25002757

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