The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder, left ankle sprain residuals, and low back strain disabilities have been granted initial evaluations. The right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, the left ankle sprain residuals are rated at 10 percent, and the low back strain is rated as non-compensable.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed significant effects on general occupational activities due to problems with lifting, carrying, and decreased strength of the upper extremity for the right shoulder disability. The left ankle sprain residuals were found to have limited motion without instability or deformity. The low back strain had no additional functional loss not contemplated in the 10 percent evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear, Left Ankle Sprain Residuals, Low Back Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 14, 2011
- Citation
- 1109911
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeals for higher ratings on several conditions have been dismissed due to the Veteran withdrawing his appeals.,The Board has not assigned a specific rating or effective date as the claims are being remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an increased rating for his right shoulder disability and scar was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
- Dismissed
The Board dismissed the appeal of a proposal to reduce the disability rating for right shoulder rotator cuff tear because it was not within the Board's jurisdiction to adjudicate such a non-final decision.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, GERD, shoulder, hand, and knee conditions, have rendered him unable to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment prior to September 26, 2025.
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