Denied
The Board denied service connection for right shoulder degenerative arthritis as there is no evidence of in-service incurrence or aggravation, and the condition did not manifest within one year of discharge.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner's opinion that the Veteran's right shoulder condition is unrelated to his active service due to a lack of chronicity during and after service was deemed more persuasive than the Veteran's assertions.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25092017
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