The Veteran's impingement syndrome of the right shoulder has been rated at 40 percent, which is already the maximum schedular rating available for this condition. The left shoulder disability was initially rated at 20 percent and increased to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's impingement syndrome of both shoulders has already been assigned the maximum schedular ratings based on their severity.
- Claimed conditions
- Impingement syndrome of the right shoulder, Impingement syndrome of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- August 24, 2012
- Citation
- 1229164
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Dismissed
The veteran withdrew all appeals, including those for earlier effective dates and increased disability ratings.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for earlier effective dates and increased ratings to ensure compliance with a prior Board remand.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examination report is inadequate and represents a pre-decisional error in the duty to assist. The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tear, and degenerative arthritis, needs to be reassessed by a VA clinician.
- Granted
The Veteran's TDIU claim is granted for the period beginning May 1, 2020, as he has a combined disability rating of 100% due to service-connected disabilities and was unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment.
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