The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including a comminuted right scapula fracture and glenohumeral dislocation with degenerative changes, is rated at 20 percent for the entire period on appeal.
The deciding factor: The June 2015 VA examination showed that abduction was limited to 95 degrees in the Veteran's right shoulder, which is very close to the required limitation of motion (90 degrees) for a 20% rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, right scapula fracture, right glenohumeral dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2018
- Citation
- 18149761
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has found that the current medical opinion is inadequate and the record is incomplete without other opinions. The Veteran's left shoulder disorder may be related to service, but a VA examination is needed to determine if it was caused by or aggravated by his service-connected right shoulder disorder.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a lack of adequate examination addressing all diagnosed conditions, including right shoulder strain, bicipital tendonitis, and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to procedural errors and the need for additional evidence. The Veteran's claims of entitlement to an initial compensable evaluation for service-connected bilateral hearing loss, an effective date earlier than December 27, 2023, for the award of service connection for service-connected right shoulder disabilities, and a higher initial evaluation for service-connected right shoulder disabilities are now pending.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis are related to his military service, granting service connection for these conditions.
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