The Veteran's left shoulder capsulitis was reduced from a 30 percent rating to a 20 percent rating, effective May 1, 2016. The reduction is granted as the evidence did not demonstrate improvement reasonably certain to continue under ordinary conditions of life.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that there was no actual, material change in the disability and thus the reduction from 30 percent to 20 percent for the left shoulder capsulitis was proper.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder capsulitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2020
- Citation
- 20032222
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal is denied as he does not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder capsulitis and bicipital tendonitis prior to October 19, 2016. He is granted a 30 percent rating from December 1, 2017, to May 22, 2023, and a 60 percent rating thereafter for his left shoulder disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examinations and development of records.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to insufficient medical opinion regarding whether the Veteran's left shoulder degenerative joint disease and capsulitis are related to his military service.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection are being remanded due to the need for additional examinations to assess his current disability levels and etiology.
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