The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder, left ulnar nerve, and cervical spine disabilities were denied. The initial rating for the left rotator cuff tendonitis was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. For the period prior to June 14, 2010, the Veteran's left ulnar neuropathy was also denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating. As of June 14, 2010, the middle radicular group (left ulnar neuropathy and cervical radiculopathy) was granted an initial rating of 20 percent. The Veteran's osteoarthritis of the cervical spine was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the Veteran's disabilities warranted ratings in excess of those assigned, based on the current level of disability and symptomatology.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Status Post Subacromial Decompression and Debridement of Partial Rotator Cuff Repair, Left Ulnar Neuropathy (previously characterized as left ulnar neuropathy), Osteoarthritis of the Cervical Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2014
- Citation
- 1437160
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