The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder and left ankle disabilities were denied as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on current symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed no significant additional loss of motion or functional impairment in either joint, with pain being the primary factor limiting function.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Dislocation, Left Ankle Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1146360
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is not service-connected, has been granted a 30 percent rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited motion to 45 degrees of flexion and abduction.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, left shoulder disorders, right shoulder disorder, cervical spine disorder, left ankle disorder, allergic rhinitis, and bilateral knee disorders, prevented him from securing or following substantially gainful employment consistent with his education and work history. The Board granted the TDIU claim based on these conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's IBS has been granted a 30 percent initial disability rating. Service connection was denied for other claimed conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and lack of treatment records, requiring further evaluation.
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