The Board has granted a disability rating of 20 percent for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, which is higher than the initial 10 percent assigned in December 2011. The decision also addressed service connection for diabetes mellitus but did not reach a final determination as it was remanded.
The deciding factor: The February 2017 VA examiner found that the Veteran's left shoulder disability caused limitation of motion, specifically flexion limited at shoulder level and abduction to 160 degrees with no pain noted. The examiner concluded he is able to work despite his limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis, tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 18, 2017
- Citation
- 1740315
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