The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic musculoskeletal chest pain was denied, and his TDIU prior to August 9, 2010, was also denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate severe impairment of the Group II muscle group, which is required for a higher disability rating under DC 5302.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic musculoskeletal chest pain, left acromioclavicular joint degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2018
- Citation
- 18119674
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and an increased evaluation for chronic musculoskeletal chest pain, residuals of right pneumothorax. The evidence did not support a finding that these conditions were related to military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development, including a VA examination and referral to the Director of Compensation Service for extraschedular TDIU consideration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain outstanding VA treatment records and to schedule him for additional examinations. The claims will be readjudicated based on the evidence.
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