The Veteran's right shoulder condition is rated at 30 percent, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,Prior to July 13, 2013, the Veteran's scoliosis of the lumbar spine was rated at 20 percent. The evidence did not support an increase in this rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence does not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side or any other specific symptoms that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable VA Rating Schedule criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Status Post Fracture and Dislocation of the Right Shoulder with Degenerative Joint Disease, Scoliosis of the Lumbar Spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 7, 2018
- Citation
- 18132804
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current diagnoses of degenerative disc disease, chronic lumbar strain, degenerative arthritis, spinal stenosis, and scoliosis of the lumbar spine are related to his in-service injuries. As a result, service connection for these conditions is granted.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for chronic bronchitis was granted, and he is now rated at 100% effective March 26, 2009. Prior to this date, the Veteran had a 10% rating.,For scoliosis of the lumbar spine, the Veteran's claim resulted in a grant of an increased rating to 100%, effective from September 18, 2006.
- Denied
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial evaluation in excess of 10 percent for his service-connected coronary artery disease, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the severity of his condition.
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