The veteran's left shoulder disorder, characterized by arthritis and recurrent dislocation, is rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the veteran has arthritis of the shoulder with associated weakness, pain, and flare-ups, warranting an additional 10% rating under Diagnostic Codes 4.40, 4.45, and 4.59.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, Degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, Rotator cuff tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 3, 2000
- Citation
- 0029096
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- Denied
The Veteran's low back disability is currently rated at 20 percent, and the claim for a higher rating is denied. The left shoulder disability is also rated at 20 percent, but there are no incapacitating episodes to warrant a higher rating under the IVDS Formula. The TDIU claim is remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation of his right shoulder disability is being remanded due to a duty to assist error. The Board will provide the Veteran with another VA examination to assess the severity and manifestations of his service-connected right shoulder impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, rotator cuff tear, tendonitis, and degenerative arthritis.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him so helpless as to be in need of regular aid and attendance, which was granted for special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to pre-decisional duty to assist errors and a need for an adequate examination.
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