The Board granted service connection for left shoulder strain due to the service-connected right shoulder degenerative arthritis and a 10 percent disability rating for narcolepsy, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.

The deciding factor: The evidence supported that the Veteran's left shoulder strain was secondary to his service-connected right shoulder disability. For narcolepsy, there was sufficient evidence of diagnosis but not enough to support higher ratings for other conditions.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder strain, narcolepsy, right shoulder degenerative arthritis status post arthroscopic surgery, migraine headaches, right lower extremity sciatic nerve involvement relating to radiculopathy and restless leg syndrome, left lower extremity sciatic nerve involvement relating to restless leg syndrome, right lower extremity femoral nerve involvement relating to restless leg syndrome, left lower extremity femoral nerve involvement relating to restless leg syndrome, tinea pedis, scar status post right shoulder surgery

How they argued it

Secondary to another service-connected condition

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

10%

Decision date

October 1, 2025

Citation

A25084616

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