The VA denied an increased evaluation for right shoulder impingement and did not grant service connection for blisters of the feet. The veteran's right shoulder condition was found to be limited to subjective complaints without objective evidence of functional impairment, leading to a zero percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that there was no evidence of limitation of motion or other disabling symptoms warranting an increased evaluation beyond zero percent for the service-connected right shoulder impingement. The claim for service connection for blisters on the feet was denied as there was insufficient evidence linking this condition to military service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder impingement, Blisters to the feet
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0111381
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- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left hip disorders, right shoulder impingement, and degenerative arthritis of the thoracolumbar spine with spinal stenosis and bulging disc. However, a 10 percent rating was granted from April 1, 2024, for both hips based on painful motion.
- Denied
The Veteran's bilateral shoulder impingement and scars were found to not warrant higher staged ratings, with the right shoulder receiving a 30 percent rating from February 14, 2023. The left shoulder remains at 20 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right shoulder impingement, and tinnitus, have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU based on these conditions.
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