The Veteran was granted an initial disability rating of 30 percent for degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right shoulder from February 8, 2005 to November 16, 2010. An initial rating in excess of 30 percent and a total disability rating based on individual unemployability were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability was manifested by at least motion limited to midway between side and shoulder level from February 8, 2005 to November 16, 2010, warranting a 30 percent rating. However, the evidence did not show that his disability met the criteria for higher ratings or TDIU.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease (DJD) of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2020
- Citation
- 20064202
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
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