The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder/arm disability and bilateral knee disabilities are currently evaluated at the lowest possible ratings due to their current functional limitations, but do not meet the criteria for higher evaluations.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder/arm disability is manifested by pain and some limitation of motion, but does not result in an inability to raise his arm over shoulder level even with consideration of functional loss due to factors including pain. His bilateral knee disabilities are also manifested by x-ray evidence of arthritis and pain, without limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of Fracture of Right Humerus with Degenerative Joint Disease and History of Biceps Rupture, Degenerative Joint Disease of Bilateral Knees
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 16, 2009
- Citation
- 0943586
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