The Board has granted a 20% rating for the veteran's service-connected Reiter's Syndrome with multiple arthritides, effective from June 1, 2004. The condition is rated under DC 5002 as chronic residuals of rheumatoid arthritis.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's right and left shoulders are more likely than not related to his service-connected Reiter's syndrome, with accompanying degenerative arthritis in both shoulders and his lower back. The veteran's range of motion for both shoulders approximated shoulder level, but after repetitive motion, it was even more limited. For his right shoulder, the examiner noted occasional aching pain exacerbated by activity and lifting, but no indicators of DeLuca present. For his left shoulder, the examiner found weakened movement against resistance with increase and excess fatigability. The veteran's lower back condition is rated under DC 5002 as chronic residuals of rheumatoid arthritis.
- Claimed conditions
- Reiter's Syndrome with multiple arthritides, Reiter's syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 21, 2005
- Citation
- 0519896
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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