The Veteran's right shoulder degenerative joint disease is granted an initial 30 percent rating, effective from the date of claim. The Veteran's left knee instability and flexion/extension limitation are granted a separate 10 percent rating in addition to his maximum schedular 20 percent rating for dislocated semilunar cartilage with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right shoulder disability is productive of pain on use which approximates limitation of range of motion to midway between side and shoulder level. The left knee instability and flexion/extension limitation are shown by VA examination reports and treatment records with frequent episodes of 'locking', pain, and effusion into the joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Knee Meniscus Tear, Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- September 11, 2019
- Citation
- 19170567
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