The Veteran's initial claim for left rotator cuff syndrome was granted with a noncompensable rating, and the appeal is now resolved in his favor.,For cervical spine degenerative disc disease from October 1, 2013 to February 1, 2017, the Veteran received an initial compensable rating of 10 percent. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.,From February 2, 2017 onwards, the Veteran's cervical spine degenerative disc disease is rated at 10 percent and his appeal for a higher rating continues.,The Veteran was granted an initial compensable rating of 10 percent for degenerative changes of the thoracolumbar spine from October 1, 2013 to February 1, 2017. The claim for a higher rating remains pending.,From February 2, 2017 onwards, the Veteran's degenerative changes of the thoracolumbar spine is rated at 10 percent and his appeal for a higher rating continues.

The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported granting an initial compensable rating (20%) for left rotator cuff syndrome, cervical spine degenerative disc disease from October 1, 2013 to February 1, 2017, and granted a higher rating of 10% for both conditions after February 1, 2017. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating remains pending.

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

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