The Veteran's claim for an increase in his right rotator cuff rating was received on September 28, 2017. The effective date prior to September 28, 2017 for a 20 percent rating is denied.,The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for left knee instability was received on September 28, 2017 and the first evidence of left knee instability of record is in the October 2017 VA knee examination report. The effective date prior to September 28, 2017 for service connection for left knee instability is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's claim for an increased rating was received on September 28, 2017 and there was no compensable worsening of the right rotator cuff tendonitis between September 28, 2016 and September 28, 2017.,The first evidence of left knee instability of record is in the October 2017 VA knee examination report.
- Claimed conditions
- Left knee degenerative joint disease (DJD), Left knee instability, Left wrist, status post fracture, distal radius and ulnar styloid, Right knee DJD, Right rotator cuff tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 6, 2019
- Citation
- A19000170
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including major depressive disorder and bilateral knee conditions, have precluded him from obtaining or maintaining substantially gainful employment. The Board has granted a TDIU rating for the period beginning April 5, 2020.
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