The veteran's claims for increased ratings were granted, with the right shoulder and TMJ disabilities receiving a higher rating from March 15, 2005. The right knee strain received a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence supported the assignment of higher ratings based on the severity of symptoms and functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Subdeltoid bursitis, right shoulder, Bilateral temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction, Right knee strain with degenerative changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- July 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0721851
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What this means for you
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- Granted
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- Denied
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