The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his shoulder conditions have been denied. The current effective dates for the grants of service connection are established as per the RO's decisions.,The Veteran is currently rated at 60 percent for total arthroplasty of the right shoulder, and 20 percent each for osteoarthritis of the left shoulder and recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder. The claims for higher ratings remain pending.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not support a rating in excess of 60 percent for total arthroplasty of the right shoulder, as there is no indication of additional surgery or convalescence following the initial procedure.
- Claimed conditions
- Total arthroplasty of the right shoulder, Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder, Recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2012
- Citation
- 1208680
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the spine, and osteoarthritis of the right shoulder and left shoulder based on evidence showing that these conditions had onset during active military service.
- Partly granted
The Board denied service connection for ischemic heart disease and remanded the claims for recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, right foot disability, left foot disability, PTSD rating, and TDIU.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right and left shoulders, finding that these conditions are related to in-service injuries.
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