The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder disability is denied as the evidence does not show that motion in the right shoulder has been limited to midway between the side and shoulder level, or more.,A separate 10 percent rating for right knee instability is granted effective from November 27, 2018; a rating in excess of 10 percent for instability and limitation of motion is denied.,A separate 10 percent rating for left knee instability is granted effective from November 27, 2018; a rating in excess of 10 percent for instability and limitation of motion is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher than 20 percent rating as his range of motion has never been limited to midway between the side and shoulder level, or more.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Injury with Degenerative Joint Disease of the Acromioclavicular Joint, Right Knee Instability, Left Knee Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 31, 2019
- Citation
- 19196863
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What this means for you
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