The Veteran's right shoulder disability has been manifested by limited motion, but not to the extent that would warrant a higher rating. The Board finds no evidence of ankylosis or limitation of motion to less than shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder condition does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation as his range of motion is within normal limits and he has not demonstrated limitation of motion to less than shoulder level, which would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2017
- Citation
- 1743811
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that more development is needed to determine the nature and etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disability, including whether it was incurred in service or aggravated by a pre-existing condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent prior to April 20, 2022 and denied a higher rating. From April 20, 2022, the Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated at 30 percent and also denied a higher rating.
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