The Veteran's right shoulder disability, specifically glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis post-surgical, is rated at a maximum of 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5010. The Board has determined that the evidence supports an increase to a 30 percent rating based on limited range of motion.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability resulted in limitation of arm motion to between his side and shoulder level, warranting a higher rating than the current 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 29, 2019
- Citation
- A19001040
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for a left shoulder disability and a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's bilateral shoulder disabilities are causally linked to his in-service injuries sustained during active duty for training.
- Partly granted
The Board granted an effective date of August 26, 2020, for a 20 percent disability rating and denied a higher rating during the appeal period.
- Denied
The Board denied service connection for right shoulder pain as the evidence did not support a nexus between the Veteran's condition and his active military service.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for a higher disability rating for both left shoulder and left elbow disabilities.
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