The Board has determined that the reduction in rating for service-connected right shoulder disability from 20 percent to 10 percent effective March 29, 2010 was proper and restoration of the prior rating is denied. The Veteran's overall compensation remained at 40 percent throughout the period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence showed that the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability significantly improved following his surgery in March 2009, which occurred before the date of claim (March 2010).
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Trauma, Anterior Glenoid Labrum Tear, Hill-Sachs Deformity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- October 15, 2015
- Citation
- 1544032
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- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by impingement syndrome, degenerative arthritis, Hill-Sachs deformity, and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, does not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent. The claim for TDIU has been withdrawn.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for her right shoulder disability was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a rating in excess of 20 percent prior to August 8, 2013 and 10 percent thereafter.
- Denied
The Board found that the Veteran's current left shoulder disability is not related to his service, and thus denied his claim for service connection.
- Granted
The veteran's service-connected right shoulder trauma residuals are currently rated at 30 percent, effective September 18, 2002. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating for the low back disability remains in appellate status.
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