The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for left shoulder strain, AC osteoarthritis, and status post Bankart repair is denied as the evidence does not show that his symptoms more nearly approximate limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side.,The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for service-connected left knee strain and osteoarthritis with limitation of flexion is denied as the evidence does not show that his symptoms more nearly approximate limitation of flexion to 15 degrees.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran's range of motion in both shoulders and knees do not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes, with no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.,The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran's range of motion in his left knee does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under applicable diagnostic codes, with no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, AC osteoarthritis, status post Bankart repair, left knee strain and osteoarthritis, status post meniscectomy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2019
- Citation
- 19173620
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- Partly granted
The Veteran's hypertension, left shoulder strain, and right shoulder disability are all granted as service-connected.,The Veteran is also remanded for a rating in excess of 10 percent for degenerative arthritis of the spine and for service connection for sleep apnea.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient medical opinions and a need for additional examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial 10% disability rating for left shoulder strain was upheld as there was no clear and unmistakable error in the September 2010 Rating Decision.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for lumbosacral strain, left knee disability, and right knee disability. Service connection for a skin condition is remanded.
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