Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left shoulder tendon tear with tendonitis and osteoarthritis, as well as an insomnia disorder claimed as secondary to service-connected conditions.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's left shoulder disability is directly related to his military service, and his insomnia is due to his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder tendon tear with tendonitis and osteoarthritis, insomnia disorder claimed as secondary to service-connected PTSD, major depressive disorder, asthma with obstructive sleep apnea, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) associated with PTSD and major depressive disorder
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 23, 2025
- Citation
- A25092118
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