The veteran's claim for service connection for left shoulder residual of reverse shoulder arthroplasty and a 10 percent evaluation for hypertension was granted.

The deciding factor: The Board found sufficient evidence to support the relationship between the Veteran's service-connected knee disabilities and his current left shoulder disability, and that a 10 percent rating is warranted for hypertension.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder residual of reverse shoulder arthroplasty, hypertension

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

January 24, 2025

Citation

A25006562

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