The veteran's right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities were rated at 20% prior to January 18, 2006. Since then, the right shoulder has been rated at 30%, while the left shoulder remains at 20%. The right knee disability was not addressed in this decision. The left elbow fracture residuals have also remained at 20%. The veteran's scar of the left elbow is now rated at 10%, and his scar of the right cheek has been assigned a rating of 0%.,The veteran's right shoulder and left shoulder disabilities were initially rated at 20% prior to January 18, 2006. Since then, the right shoulder has been increased to 30%, while the left shoulder remains at 20%. The right knee disability was not addressed in this decision. The veteran's scar of the left elbow is now rated at 10%, and his scar of the right cheek has been assigned a rating of 0%.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disabilities have improved since January 18, 2006, warranting increased ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Dislocation, Left Shoulder Subluxation, Right Knee Disability, Left Elbow Fracture Residuals, Left Ulnar Nerve Impairment, Scar of the Left Elbow, Scar of the Right Cheek
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 2, 2008
- Citation
- 0833879
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