The Veteran's left (minor) shoulder disability with limitation of motion is granted at a 40% evaluation as of November 5, 2014. The claim for an increased rating prior to that date and the request for an earlier effective date are denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows unfavorable ankylosis in abduction limited to 25 degrees from side, which supports a 40% evaluation as of November 5, 2014. The Veteran's disability does not meet criteria for higher evaluations under other applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left (minor) shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- January 2, 2019
- Citation
- 19100089
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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