The Veteran's right shoulder DJD was rated at 30 percent from August 17, 2010 to December 20, 2011. His hiatal hernia with GERD and stomach polyps were also rated at 30 percent.
The deciding factor: VA examinations indicated that the Veteran's right shoulder DJD was characterized by abduction limited to 80 degrees with pain beginning at 40 degrees and guarding of movement, warranting a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The hiatal hernia with GERD and stomach polyps were also rated at 30 percent based on the Veteran's symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 16, 2018
- Citation
- 1815514
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder DJD with limitation of motion was granted, and he is now rated at 30 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder DJD and depression did not render him unemployable prior to June 4, 2008.
- Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right shoulder DJD and chronic peritendinitis prior to April 5, 2022. The case is REMANDED for further development regarding entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.
- Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the right shoulder DJD from February 1, 2017, as there was no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis or fibrous union of the humerus. The Veteran is currently rated at 40%.
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