The Veteran's claim for service connection for degenerative disc disease L5-S1 with spondylolysis has been granted. The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at the maximum allowable under DC 5201, resulting in a final rating of 40%.
The deciding factor: The September 2011 VA examination report showed that the Veteran's degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder resulted in limitation of motion to 35 degrees flexion and 25 degrees abduction, with additional functional impairment after repetitive use. These findings do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative disc disease L5-S1 with spondylolysis, Degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 7, 2016
- Citation
- 1609067
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