The Veteran's right shoulder disorder has been rated at 20 percent since November 27, 2014. The Board found the evidence does not support a higher rating prior to October 26, 2015.,The Veteran also appealed for an earlier effective date for his temporary total evaluation due to post-operative residuals necessitating convalescence.
The deciding factor: The objective medical evidence did not show limitation of motion at 25 degrees or less from the side prior to October 26, 2015. The Veteran underwent surgery on October 26, 2015, and required convalescence due to post-operative residuals.
- Claimed conditions
- Right-Shoulder Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20022717
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What this means for you
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