The Veteran's glenohumeral joint instability with chronic left shoulder strain is not entitled to a rating in excess of 20 percent, but he was granted a 20 percent rating for limitation of motion effective October 21, 2011.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- glenohumeral joint instability, chronic left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2019
- Citation
- 19147963
What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for left knee tendonitis/tendinosis and chronic left shoulder strain, but granted a 100 percent rating for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with major depressive disorder (MDD) prior to January 5, 2021.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for chronic left shoulder strain, finding that the condition began during active service and is supported by a positive medical nexus opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for service connection of a right shoulder disorder to obtain an adequate medical opinion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that a remand is necessary to obtain additional medical opinions and treatment records related to the Veteran's claims for service connection for obstructive sleep apnea, chronic bilateral hand and shoulder strains. The examiner will be asked to provide an opinion on whether these conditions are related to the Veteran's period of active service.
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