The Board granted service connection for left and right shoulder strains, left and right hip conditions, cervical strain, and secondary radiculopathies of the upper extremities. It denied a compensable rating for left ear hearing loss, a disability rating in excess of 30 percent for right total knee arthroplasty, a compensable rating for right knee surgical scar under Diagnostic Code 7802, and a disability rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence supporting service connection for the claimed conditions and the lack of sufficient evidence to support higher ratings or additional compensation.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, left hip condition, right hip condition, cervical strain, left upper extremity radiculopathy (femoral and sciatic nerves), right upper extremity radiculopathy (femoral and sciatic nerves)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 2, 2025

Citation

A25085484

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