The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's right shoulder bursitis and supraspinatus tendonitis, finding that the disability does not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show limitation of motion to shoulder level (90 degrees) as required by Diagnostic Code 5201 for a 20% evaluation, and no other criteria were met for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder bursitis, Right supraspinatus tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0528535
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection, except for bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome which was granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability and whether it is caused or aggravated by his service-connected disabilities.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right lower extremity knee and sciatic nerve radiculopathy, together with organic diseases such as coronary artery disease, sinusitis, and hypertension, result in the loss of use of one lower extremity and affect balance and propulsion. The Board grants entitlement to specially adapted housing but dismisses the claim for a special home adaptation grant.
- Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue regarding a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder bursitis.
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