The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The evidence does not show that his left shoulder disability warrants a higher rating.,For the period prior to May 7, 2007, the Veteran's left hip disability was rated as 30 percent disabling. From May 7, 2007 through November 14, 2007, it was rated at 30 percent due to fracture of surgical neck of the femur with false joint. After this period, his rating has been fluctuating but never exceeded 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 as there is no evidence of limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side. His left hip disability, however, has been rated at 30 percent due to fracture of surgical neck of the femur with false joint and fluctuates but never exceeded this level.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Disability, Left Hip Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1803033
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an effective date before April 1, 2018 for a 20% rating for left shoulder disability was denied. The appeal also resulted in the assignment of a 20% rating from April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2018, and a TDIU granted from April 1, 2018 to September 3, 2025.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied service connection for the claimed conditions as there is no persuasive evidence of current diagnoses or in-service incurrence or aggravation.
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