The Veteran's right shoulder disability and lymphedema were not granted service connection.,A rating of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative joint disease was granted from February 24, 2016 onwards.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran’s current right shoulder disability or lymphedema were related to service. The Veteran's lumbar spine disability met the criteria for a 20 percent rating under the General Rating Formula for Diseases and Injuries of the Spine, but no higher due to lack of limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Lymphedema
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 30, 2018
- Citation
- 18145113
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