The Veteran's right shoulder osteoarthritis is rated at 30 percent since July 1, 1996. The left shoulder osteoarthritis is rated at 20 percent since the same date.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's major arm (right) has a limitation of motion to 45 degrees from the side, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The minor arm (left) also has limited motion but only to 25 degrees from the side, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the Right Shoulder, Osteoarthritis of the Left Shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 4, 2010
- Citation
- 1037543
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran requires personal care services due to a need for regular or extensive instruction or supervision without which his ability to function in daily life would be seriously impaired. The appeal is remanded to determine if it is in the best interest of the Veteran to participate in the PCAFC program and provide complete notice of the decision on his claim.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent since January 8, 2016. The Board found that the Veteran's range of motion most closely approximates a limitation midway between his side and shoulder level.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder sprain and osteoarthritis, as well as his left shoulder sprain, are service-connected.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not render him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment for the period prior to September 25, 2013.
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