The Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent prior to April 1, 2011. Since April 2, 2011, the disability has been rated as 30 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's right shoulder motion was limited to shoulder level (90 degrees) prior to April 1, 2011 and between side and shoulder level (45-80 degrees) since April 2, 2011. The criteria for a higher rating were not met.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1133982
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the listed conditions, and the Board has dismissed the appeal as a result.
- Whole decision: Dismissed
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for left eye condition, bilateral knee pain, low back pain, and bilateral shoulder pain due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The Veteran's STRs are incomplete and need to be obtained, as well as VA examinations to determine the nature and etiology of any diagnosed disabilities.
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