The Veteran's service-connected osteoarthritis of the right shoulder, post-surgical with frequent dislocation, does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion and functional limitations do not warrant an evaluation greater than 30 percent under VA's schedular guidelines.
- Claimed conditions
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 27, 2017
- Citation
- 1709415
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for degenerative disc disease of the spine, and osteoarthritis of the right shoulder and left shoulder based on evidence showing that these conditions had onset during active military service.
- Denied
The Board denied a higher rating for the right shoulder disability and service connection for bilateral hearing loss.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for osteoarthritis of the right and left shoulders, finding that these conditions are related to in-service injuries.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the cases for further clarification and examination regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disability and bilateral hearing loss. The claims will be reviewed again with new medical opinions.
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