The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, and his lumbar spine disability is rated at 10 percent.,Both disabilities are denied as the evidence does not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s right shoulder disability has been manifested by pain with motion but no ankylosis or other severe impairment, warranting only a 20 percent rating. For his lumbar spine disability, there is no limitation of motion to 30 degrees or less, nor any signs of IVDS, so the next higher rating of 40 percent is not warranted.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tear"}, {"condition_name":"Lumbar Spine Arthritis and Strain"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20067264
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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