The veteran's right shoulder disability was granted a higher rating of 40 percent, while his right knee and back disabilities were denied increased ratings.,The veteran's lumbar spine condition received an increased rating to 40 percent, but the right knee issue remained at its current 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor:
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder, Right knee injury status post partial medial meniscectomy, Lumbar paravertebral myositis spondylolisthesis L5-S1, discogenic disease L5-S1
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0832211
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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.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for her right shoulder, left shoulder, and thoracolumbar spine intervertebral disc syndrome are being remanded due to inadequate VA examinations conducted in August 2021. The VA will obtain additional medical opinions regarding the severity of these conditions prior to decision.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent for limitation of motion and impairment of the humerus. Ratings for carpal tunnel syndrome of both wrists are granted, with a maximum rating of 30 percent for each wrist.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including his major depressive disorder and knee conditions, rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation since June 20, 2012. The Board granted the TDIU claim effective from that date.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a new VA examination is needed to assess the current severity of the Veteran's service-connected left and right shoulder disabilities due to increased symptoms since the last examination. The Veteran will be provided an opportunity for a supplemental statement of the case if his claims are not granted.
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