The Veteran's initial rating for his right shoulder condition is granted at a maximum of 40 percent, effective from November 1, 2017. The appeal is denied for the issues related to bilateral lower extremities and TDIU.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s right shoulder disability meets the criteria for a 40 percent rating under DC 5201 throughout the appeal period, outside the convalescent period.
- Claimed conditions
- status post right shoulder rotator cuff reconstruction, impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, subacromial bursitis, degenerative arthritis with history of right shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 18, 2019
- Citation
- 19172887
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