A rating of 40 percent, but not higher, for lumbar paravertebral myositis is granted.,A rating of 50 percent for migraines is granted.,A rating of 30 percent, but not higher, for right shoulder bursitis is granted.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for left leg radiculopathy is denied.,A rating in excess of 10 percent for right leg radiculopathy is denied.,Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected disabilities is remanded.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back condition more nearly approximates a 40 percent rating, throughout the appeal. The Board finds that the Veteran's right shoulder condition more nearly approximates the criteria for a 30 percent rating.,The Veteran's migraine headaches are productive of very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks productive of severe economic inadaptability.,The Veteran’s right shoulder condition is manifested by pain, flareups and functional impairment and an abnormal range of motion analogous to midway between side and shoulder level.,The criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy in right lower extremity have not been met. The criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent for radiculopathy in left lower extremity have not been met.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar paravertebral myositis, migraines, right shoulder bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 4, 2020
- Citation
- 20071372
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