This decision grants initial compensable ratings for gout and degenerative arthritis, right ankle prior to April 8, 2016 and from April 8, 2016. It also grants an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for gout and degenerative arthritis, left ankle. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for degenerative arthritis, left shoulder is denied prior to April 8, 2016 but granted after that date. An increased evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder rotator cuff tear with degenerative arthritis is also denied.,An initial compensable rating was granted for gout and degenerative arthritis, right ankle prior to April 8, 2016 and from April 8, 2016. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for degenerative arthritis, left shoulder is denied prior to April 8, 2016 but granted after that date. An increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent was granted for gout and degenerative arthritis, right ankle from April 8, 2016.,An initial compensable rating was granted for gout and degenerative arthritis, left ankle. The Veteran's initial compensable rating for degenerative arthritis, left shoulder is denied prior to April 8, 2016 but granted after that date. An increased evaluation in excess of 10 percent was granted for right shoulder rotator cuff tear with degenerative arthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show functional impairment or limitation of motion sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis, left shoulder, Degenerative arthritis, right shoulder, Gout and degenerative arthritis, left ankle, Gout and degenerative arthritis, right ankle, Degenerative disc disease, cervical spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 6, 2018
- Citation
- 18155934
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