The Veteran is granted a 20 percent disability rating for his right shoulder osteoarthritis, effective from the date of the decision. For his right knee sprain prior to November 22, 2016, he is granted a noncompensable disability rating; after that date, he is granted a 10 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder osteoarthritis resulted in painful motion and limited range of motion. The Board found the evidence supported a 20 percent evaluation based on painful motion. For his right knee sprain prior to November 22, 2016, there was no limitation of motion or functional loss documented; however, after that date, he experienced limited flexion and extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 19, 2018
- Citation
- 1803563
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial disability rating for right knee degenerative joint disease is being remanded due to the need for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his condition.
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