Granted
The veteran's claim for service connection for a right shoulder disability has been granted based on new and relevant evidence showing an in-service injury.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability had its onset in service, supported by competent lay evidence of ongoing symptoms since service.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder total shoulder arthroplasty, microfracture of the right glenohumeral joint, labral tear, including SLAP and arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25005775
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