The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes acromioclavicular joint degenerative changes and tendonitis, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds this rating to be appropriate given the current findings and the Veteran's reported symptoms.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and MRI results support a finding of significant impairment in the right shoulder, including partial rotator cuff tear, labral injury, and AC joint degenerative changes. These findings are consistent with a 30 percent rating under DC 5201 for limitation of motion to midway between side and shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- Chronic impingement syndrome with degenerative joint disease of the acromioclavicular joint, acromial spur, calcific tendonitis and subacromial bursitis, esophageal reflux disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 17, 2017
- Citation
- 1733710
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What this means for you
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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