The Veteran's coronary artery disease is granted as secondary to his service-connected degenerative arthritis.,An initial disability rating of 20 percent, but not greater, for left shoulder degenerative arthritis prior to October 17, 2018, is granted.,A disability rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder degenerative arthritis from October 17, 2018, and thereafter is denied.,An initial disability rating of 20 percent, but not greater, for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis prior to October 17, 2018, is granted.,A disability rating in excess of 20 percent for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis from October 17, 2018, and thereafter is denied.,An initial disability rating of 10 percent, but not greater, for left ankle degenerative arthritis prior to October 17, 2018, is granted. A disability rating in excess of 10 percent for left ankle degenerative arthritis from October 17, 2018, and thereafter is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's coronary artery disease was found to be causally related to his service-connected degenerative arthritis.,The Veteran’s left shoulder range of motion prior to October 17, 2018, more closely approximated a deficit as being no greater than shoulder level. From October 17, 2018, and thereafter, the Veteran's left shoulder range of motion did not more closely approximate a limitation of motion so as to be limited to 25 degrees from the side.,The Veteran’s lumbar spine range of motion prior to October 17, 2018, was greater than 30 degrees but less than 60 degrees. From October 17, 2018, and thereafter, the Veteran's lumbar spine range of motion remained greater than 30 degrees but did not reach ankylosis.,The Veteran’s left ankle demonstrated painful motion prior to October 17, 2018. From October 17, 2018, and thereafter, the Veteran demonstrated a moderate limitation of motion of the left ankle.
- Claimed conditions
- Coronary artery disease, Left shoulder degenerative arthritis, Lumbar spine degenerative arthritis, Left ankle degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Secondary to another service-connected condition
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19147562
What this means for you
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