The Veteran's initial 10 percent disability rating for his left shoulder disability was granted from September 1, 2008 to March 20, 2014. From March 20, 2014, the Veteran is now rated at a higher 20 percent.,The Veteran's right Achilles tendonitis has been rated as 10 percent disabling for the entire rating period on appeal.,The Veteran's left Achilles tendonitis has been rated as 10 percent disabling for the entire rating period on appeal.,The Veteran's status post perforated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis is rated at 30 percent, the maximum disability rating available.
The deciding factor: For the initial rating period from September 1, 2008 to March 20, 2014, the left shoulder disability was manifested by painful noncompensable limitation of motion. For the initial rating period from March 20, 2014, the left shoulder disability more nearly approximated limitation of motion of the left arm at the shoulder level.,For the entire rating period on appeal, the right Achilles tendonitis has been manifested by moderate limitation of the right ankle.,For the entire rating period on appeal, the left Achilles tendonitis has been manifested by moderate limitation of the left ankle.,For the entire rating period on appeal, the status post perforated nasal septum with allergic rhinitis has been manifested by severe nosebleeds, symptoms of redness and inflammation, and mucus discharge, dried blood, and stench.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Acromioclavicular Joint (Left Shoulder Disability), Right Achilles Tendonitis, Left Achilles Tendonitis, Status Post Perforated Nasal Septum with Allergic Rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- February 4, 2015
- Citation
- 1505145
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected right Achilles tendonitis is being remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining an opinion on the extent of range of motion during flare-ups and after repeated use over time.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for acne, GERD, left Achilles tendonitis, and sleep apnea as there was no evidence of a current disability or a link to the Veteran's military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities render him so incapable of performing the activities of daily living that he requires care or assistance on a regular basis to protect him from hazards or dangers incident to his daily environment. The Board has granted SMC based on the need for aid and attendance.
- Denied
The Veteran's right Achilles tendonitis is rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to limited range of motion. The claim for a temporary total evaluation based on treatment for service-connected right Achilles tendonitis is denied. The claim for a temporary total evaluation based on left ankle convalescence prior to October 25, 2020, and after February 1, 2021, is also denied.
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