The Veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis is rated at 20 percent, effective from November 2, 2007 to the present. The residuals of his right inguinal hernia repair with testicular pain are also rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis has resulted in limitation of motion to a degree that warrants a 20 percent rating, effective from November 2, 2007. The residuals of his right inguinal hernia repair with testicular pain have also been rated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Bicipital Tendonitis, Subacromial/Subdeltoid Bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 18, 2015
- Citation
- 1548447
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- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder disability is not a separate and distinct condition from his service-connected thoracotomy pain syndrome, thus denying a separate rating for this condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including acromioclavicular joint separation, bicipital tendonitis, and rotator cuff tendonitis, is now rated at 40 percent effective November 17, 2020.
- Denied
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current left shoulder and left hand disabilities are not related to his military service, as there is no evidence of chronic symptoms during or immediately after service. The Board finds the Veteran's assertions regarding in-service injuries are not credible due to inconsistencies with contemporaneous medical records.
- Granted
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 70 percent, effective July 11, 2018. A TDIU is also granted.
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