The Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated at 50 percent prior to September 22, 2011.,From September 22, 2012, through January 7, 2014, and from March 1, 2015, through March 15, 2016, the Veteran was rated at 60 percent for his right shoulder disability following total shoulder replacement.,Since March 16, 2016, the Veteran's right shoulder disability has been rated at 90 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran underwent two surgeries on his right shoulder and received a prosthesis. The severity of his symptoms post-surgery warranted higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of gunshot wound to the right shoulder with neuropathy of the axillary nerve and shortening of the upper extremity, Right shoulder replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 18, 2016
- Citation
- 1640863
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including right shoulder replacement and degenerative joint disease of the right ring finger, have prevented him from securing and following substantially gainful employment since September 18, 2009. The Board has granted effective dates for TDIU and DEA benefits.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's appeal of his right shoulder replacement disability rating and TDIU claim prior to December 7, 2021 is remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding the need for an examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for a higher disability rating for right shoulder replacement is being remanded due to the need for additional development and consideration of new evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating of his bilateral shoulder disabilities, as well as his TDIU claim due to changes in his disability status since previous examinations. He will need to undergo VA examinations for these issues.
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