The Veteran's initial increased rating for left shoulder impingement syndrome is granted at a 20 percent rating effective February 7, 2011. The other service-connected conditions remain rated as they were prior to the grant of this increased rating.
The deciding factor: The April 2014 VA examination confirmed that the Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome resulted in significant functional impairment and pain, warranting a higher initial rating of 20 percent effective February 7, 2011.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1615493
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied an initial rating higher than 30 percent for adjustment disorder with depressed mood and remanded the claims for left and right shoulder impingement syndrome.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased initial rating for the Veteran's service-connected psychiatric disability and remanded claims for increased ratings for bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome.
- Granted
The Veteran's competency is restored, he is granted special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance, and his rating for migraines is increased to 60 percent.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's PTSD is rated at 30 percent, and a higher rating for his left shoulder impingement syndrome is being remanded.
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