The Veteran's initial claim for left rotator cuff syndrome was granted with a noncompensable rating, and the appeal is resolved in favor of the Veteran.,The Veteran's initial claim for cervical spine degenerative disc disease from October 1, 2013 to February 1, 2017 was granted with a noncompensable rating, and the appeal is resolved in favor of the Veteran. A higher rating is denied after February 1, 2017.,The Veteran's initial claim for degenerative changes of the thoracolumbar spine from October 1, 2013 to February 1, 2017 was granted with a noncompensable rating, and the appeal is resolved in favor of the Veteran. A higher rating is denied after February 1, 2017.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported granting an initial compensable rating for each condition based on noncompensable limitation of motion with pain.
- Claimed conditions
- left rotator cuff syndrome, cervical spine degenerative disc disease, degenerative changes of the thoracolumbar spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 4, 2019
- Citation
- 19143121
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.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for a higher rating in excess of the current ratings for various musculoskeletal conditions.
- Dismissed
The appeal for service connection for left rotator cuff syndrome was dismissed due to the untimeliness of the Board Appeal request.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for multiple musculoskeletal conditions and a psychiatric condition, all of which were determined to be caused by an in-service injury.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and remanded several service connection claims.
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