The veteran's right shoulder condition was granted a 30 percent evaluation, effective from February 27, 2008. The ratings for the ganglion cysts of his wrists remain at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed significant limitation of motion and pain in the right shoulder, warranting a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5202.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Impingement Syndrome with Arthritis, Ganglion Cyst of the Right Wrist (Major), Ganglion Cyst of the Left Wrist
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0840523
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- Granted
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues for further development, including service connection claims for various conditions. The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 10 percent for his left wrist ganglion cyst is denied as he is already receiving the maximum schedular rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea, chest pain, and ganglion cyst of the left wrist are all found to be related to his service-connected PTSD. As a result, these conditions have been granted service connection.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right hip bursitis, cervical strain, status post right shoulder dislocation, and ganglion cyst of the left wrist are each rated at 10 percent. The claims for higher initial ratings have been denied.
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