The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder degenerative arthritis and rotator cuff tear, as well as chronic left shoulder strain associated with the right shoulder condition, were denied. The conditions are rated based on their direct service connection without any presumption or secondary theory.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the Veteran’s conditions did not meet the criteria for higher ratings under Diagnostic Codes 5010-5201 due to limitations in motion and pain but no additional limitation after repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 7, 2012
- Citation
- 1230679
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- Denied
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- Granted
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