The Veteran's right shoulder disability was granted an increased rating of 20 percent prior to July 11, 2017. The left knee disability received a compensable (10%) rating prior to October 11, 2013 and denied any increase in rating after that date.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability was found to have limitation of motion at the shoulder level, warranting a 20% rating. The left knee disability had non-compensable (0%) limitation of motion and pain prior to October 11, 2013, but no increase in rating after that date.
- Claimed conditions
- rotator cuff tendonitis of the right shoulder, traumatic arthritis status post meniscus tear of the left knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 8, 2018
- Citation
- 18109377
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided that there is insufficient evidence to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder condition was incurred during service, and therefore the case is being returned for further action.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including hearing loss, lumbar spine disability, left lower extremity radiculopathy, rotator cuff tendonitis of the right shoulder, painful surgical scars of the right lower extremity, residual scar of the right lower extremity, right ankle status post-surgery, circadian rhythm sleep disorder, and right inguinal hernia. The issues are remanded for further development.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and tinnitus, finding that the evidence supports a nexus between these conditions and active duty service.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for left ankle, left knee, and rotator cuff tendonitis of both shoulders disabilities due to a lack of evidence showing an in-service injury or disease that caused these conditions.
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