The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 40 percent, and no higher rating is warranted due to lack of additional functional loss or ankylosis.,The Veteran's adjustment disorder with depressed mood is currently rated at 30 percent, which is the highest schedular rating available. No higher rating is granted as his symptoms do not meet criteria for a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s right shoulder disability does not demonstrate additional functional loss or ankylosis that would warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Injury Residuals, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 15, 2020
- Citation
- 20047353
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