The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder sprain and sternocostal strain do not warrant an initial compensable rating under the applicable VA rating criteria.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show any impairment of the muscles or significant limitation of motion in either condition, which are required for higher ratings under the relevant Diagnostic Codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Sprain, Sternocostal Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1711799
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder sprain is rated at 20 percent, effective from November 1, 2013. The Veteran's left hip strain and left knee sprain are both rated at 10 percent, effective from November 1, 2013. A separate 10 percent rating for partial removal of the left meniscus is granted, effective from November 1, 2013.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional records from his chiropractor and private psychiatrist. The issues of entitlement to increased ratings for PTSD, cervical spine strain, and left shoulder sprain are pending.
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