The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including strain with bursitis and shoulder impingement syndrome and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis and Grade 1 slap tear (dominant hand), has been rated at 30 percent since July 6, 2010.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability was found to be manifested by complaints of pain and limited range of motion that more nearly approximated limitation midway between side and shoulder level. The VA examiner noted functional loss due to pain during range of motion testing.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain, bursitis, shoulder impingement syndrome, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis, Grade 1 slap tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 5, 2020
- Citation
- 20031531
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain as there is no evidence of a chronic condition in service or within one year after discharge, and the medical opinion found that his current condition is not related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder disorder and right knee strain are being remanded for further examination to determine if they are caused or aggravated by his service-connected internal derangement of the left knee, considering whether obesity is a substantial factor in their development.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation, and the Board has granted entitlement to total disability based on individual unemployability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for a determination on whether the Veteran's right shoulder strain warrants a compensable disability rating, and if so, what that rating should be.
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