The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) affirmed the initial rating of 10 percent for degenerative joint disease of both shoulders, as established by service connection.
The deciding factor: The veteran's shoulder pain and X-ray evidence of arthritis were sufficient to warrant a 10 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the shoulders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 23, 2002
- Citation
- 0210412
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- Denied
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's dematomycosis (fungal skin condition) is service-connected, and his degenerative joint disease of the feet, ankles, knees, and shoulders are not service-connected. The decision also notes that the Veteran's claim for service connection for a back disability was remanded but no substantive appeal was filed.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development to obtain relevant VA treatment records and medical opinions regarding the Veteran's neck and shoulder conditions.
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