The Veteran's right shoulder strain with glenohumeral instability is rated at 30% effective May 2, 2008. The Veteran’s thoracic spine degenerative arthritis is rated at 10%, 20%, and 40% for different periods of time. A total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is granted effective January 1, 2014.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder strain with glenohumeral instability resulted in frequent episodes of recurrent dislocation causing guarding of all arm movements, which warranted a 30% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5202. The thoracic spine degenerative arthritis was rated based on its impact on the Veteran’s ability to perform daily activities and work.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain, Thoracic Spine Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 26, 2019
- Citation
- 19132661
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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of December 1, 1984 for the awards of service connection for IBS, bilateral shoulder strain, bilateral elbow tendinopathy, limitation of bilateral forearm supination, and bilateral knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- Denied
The Board denied initial disability ratings for various conditions, including GERD, shoulder strain, elbow strains, lumbosacral strain, and knee conditions. A separate rating was granted for right lower extremity radiculopathy due to the service-connected lumbosacral spine disability.
- Denied
The Board denied increased ratings for PTSD, non-allergic rhinitis, and right shoulder strain, as the evidence did not support a higher level of impairment than currently rated.
- Granted
The Board granted an effective date of July 11, 2023, for the grant of service connection for PTSD, migraines, a bilateral shoulder disability, a low back disability, and bilateral knee disability.
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