The Veteran's initial rating for scars status post right shoulder surgery was granted at a 30 percent level, effective May 1, 2012. The Veteran's initial rating for service-connected right shoulder disability was denied as her symptoms did not warrant an evaluation in excess of the currently assigned 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right shoulder disability has been rated based on limitation of motion and does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes due to lack of evidence of ankylosis or impairment of the humerus.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Scars status post right shoulder surgery"}, {"condition_name":"Degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder and right shoulder impingement syndrome (right shoulder disability)"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19130550
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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