The veteran's claims for increased evaluations were denied. The right shoulder dislocation residuals were rated at 20 percent from March 14, 2005, and the left knee DJD was rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the evidence did not support granting higher ratings based on the current disability levels of the veteran's conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- atherosclerotic heart disease (ASHD), status post myocardial infarctions, with hypertension, dislocation residuals of the right shoulder with degenerative changes, degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 9, 2006
- Citation
- 0600660
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 10 percent for DJD of the left knee, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the range of motion and functional impairment.
- Partly granted
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