The veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability was denied an increased rating higher than 20 percent prior to February 14, 2003 and of a rating higher than 30 percent beginning February 14, 2003.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the evidence did not support ratings higher than those assigned based on the veteran's symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 13, 2004
- Citation
- 0401140
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased disability evaluations and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including VA examinations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to new evidence and requests that VA determine whether the Veteran may be entitled to compensation for his symptoms of radiating pain and numbness in his right arm.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, which include recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder and anxiety, render her unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. The Board finds that she meets the requirements for consideration of an extra-schedular TDIU.
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