The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The Board found that the Veteran's left shoulder conditions did not meet criteria for a higher rating, while his right shoulder condition was also denied. Service connection for his right knee condition was remanded. His bilateral foot disability, lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, and cervical spine degenerative disc disease all received 10% ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left and right shoulder conditions were rated based on limitation of motion under Diagnostic Code 5201, with no evidence of ankylosis or impairment of the humerus. The Veteran did not meet criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was limited to shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Right Shoulder Labral Tear with Surgical Scar
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 13, 2020
- Citation
- 20066148
What this means for you
A remand is not a loss. The Board sent the case back for more development — often a new exam or missing records — before making a final decision. Many remands later end in a grant, and the decision spells out exactly what the Board wanted to see.
What you can do next
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