The Veteran's right shoulder strain is characterized by painful motion and limited motion to 90 degrees beyond the side level, resulting in a denial of an increased rating above 20 percent.,The Veteran's IBS with GERD is characterized as moderate pyrosis and regurgitation, leading to a grant of a non-compensable rating which was later upgraded to 10 percent effective February 6, 2012. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent remains pending.,The Veteran's cervical strain is characterized by complaints of neck pain and limited rotation during service, with no current evidence of limitation or dysfunction. Service connection for this condition is also pending.
The deciding factor: Right shoulder strain: The Veteran’s range of motion was found to be beyond the side level, resulting in a denial of an increased rating above 20 percent.,IBS with GERD: The Veteran's symptoms were characterized as moderate pyrosis and regurgitation, leading to a grant of a non-compensable rating which was later upgraded to 10 percent effective February 6, 2012. The issue of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent remains pending.,Cervical strain: The Veteran's service treatment records did not indicate any limitation or dysfunction, and his current symptoms are characterized as limited rotation during service.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Cervical Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 7, 2019
- Citation
- 19184457
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