The Veteran's initial rating for right shoulder rotator cuff tear with arthritis was denied, as the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating prior to December 19, 2017 and since December 20, 2017. The Veteran's patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee was also denied an increased rating.,The Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tear with arthritis is rated at 10 percent prior to December 19, 2017 and at 20 percent since December 20, 2017. The patellofemoral syndrome of the left knee was rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 due to lack of limitation of motion beyond shoulder level, and his left knee disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5260 due to non-compensable flexion or extension.
- Claimed conditions
- Patellofemoral Syndrome of the Left Knee, Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear with Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 17, 2019
- Citation
- 19155398
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