The Veteran's appeal for higher ratings for his left shoulder disability was denied. From September 5, 2011 to July 19, 2018, the Veteran was rated at 20 percent and from July 19, 2018, he was rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating for any period of time due to limitations in range of motion and ankylosis of the shoulder joint.
- Claimed conditions
- Left rotator cuff tear, Acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20027999
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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The Veteran's disability ratings for neck and right shoulder conditions were reduced, but the Board found these reductions improper due to lack of proper procedural steps.
- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral shoulder impingement with acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, finding that there is no evidence of a current disability related to an in-service injury or event.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to reopen the Veteran's claim for service connection of a right shoulder condition. The case is now remanded for further development and medical opinions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 30% from December 30, 2013 to October 13, 2021. A separate 20% rating for glenohumeral joint dislocation of the right shoulder (nondominant hand) effective October 13, 2021 is granted. The Veteran's claim for a higher rating in excess of 40% for his right shoulder disability from October 13, 2021 is remanded.
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