Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical strain, left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, and bilateral upper extremity radiculopathy based on new and relevant evidence submitted by the Veteran.
The deciding factor: The Board found a link between the Veteran's neck and bilateral shoulder conditions and service, as well as evidence of onset during service and continuity of symptoms since discharge.
- Claimed conditions
- cervical strain, left shoulder strain, right shoulder strain, left upper extremity nerve condition (radiculopathy), right upper extremity nerve condition (radiculopathy)
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25090915
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