The Veteran's right shoulder disability resulted in functional loss comparable to limitation of motion to midway between side and shoulder level on and after February 20, 2014, warranting a 30 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The March 2015 VA examination showed the Veteran had limited range of motion to 85 degrees in flexion and 75 degrees in abduction, with significant pain and functional loss during flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Right acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 10, 2015
- Citation
- 1534153
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- Partly granted
The Board granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for degenerative arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine but denied higher ratings for other conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a compensable disability rating prior to November 29, 2012, and in excess of 20 percent thereafter for right acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, status post distal clavicle resection with dislocation. The claims are also remanded for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent prior to July 15, 2019, and after November 1, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for additional development regarding his TDIU claim and a completed VA Form 21-8940. The Board also finds that an increased rating for his right shoulder disability is not warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for service connection for a right shoulder disability and entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The VA is required to provide an addendum opinion regarding the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability, considering his reported fall in April 2010 and the medical literature on ankle instability.
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