Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision 1441850
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated based on limitation of motion which does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The current noncompensable rating reflects his symptoms, including pain and stiffness, without ankylosis or other severe impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain, Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2014
- Citation
- 1441850
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- Denied
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis was granted, effective August 19, 2024. The decision is based on the merits of the case and not due to any presumption or new evidence.
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