The Veteran's left shoulder osteoarthritis is rated at 20 percent since July 29, 2019. Prior to that date, the condition was rated noncompensable.,Since July 29, 2019, the Veteran’s lumbar spine condition has been rated at 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found the Veteran's left shoulder flexion and abduction to be limited due to pain, fatigue, and overuse. This limitation of motion is not equivalent to a 25-degree restriction from side, which would warrant a higher rating.,The Veteran’s lumbar spine condition was rated at 20 percent since July 29, 2019, based on the VA examiner's findings that his range of motion was limited due to pain and fatigue.
- Claimed conditions
- Left shoulder osteoarthritis, Lumbar spine condition (lumbar strain, spondylosis, and IVDS), Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 21, 2020
- Citation
- 20048790
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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