The veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for left shoulder sprain was denied before October 19, 2000. After that date, the claim was granted with an evaluation of 20%. The decision is mixed as some issues were granted and others not.
The deciding factor: The decision is based on changes in the veteran's condition after October 19, 2000.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder sprain, pinched nerve of the neck and shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2004
- Citation
- 0409453
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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