The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his left shoulder disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 20 percent prior to February 26, 2009 and did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 30 percent beginning February 26, 2009.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's left shoulder disability resulted in limited motion with pain, weakness, fatigue, and lack of endurance. The examiner noted no ankylosis or impairment to the humerus, which are required for higher ratings under relevant diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- tendinitis of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1015192
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining service treatment records and medical examinations to assess the current severity of his service-connected knee, ankle, low back, and left shoulder disabilities.
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