The Veteran's right shoulder condition is currently rated at 20 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.,The Veteran's right muscle group I residuals of shell fragment wound are currently rated at 10 percent and do not warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran's lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylosis is currently rated at 20 percent, but the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence shows that the Veteran’s right shoulder condition more nearly approximates the criteria for a 20 percent rating (limitation of motion limited to shoulder level).
- Claimed conditions
- Right rotator cuff tendonitis with degenerative joint disease, Right muscle group I residuals of shell fragment wound, Lumbar degenerative disc disease with spondylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 25, 2020
- Citation
- 20043202
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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