The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability and TDIU was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of motion to at least midway between side and shoulder level, which would warrant an increased rating. For TDIU, the Veteran’s service-connected disabilities were deemed insufficient to preclude any form of gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability was rated 20 percent disabling based on painful, limited range of motion. The Board found that his reports of flare-ups and functional loss did not warrant a higher rating as the evidence did not show additional limitation beyond what was already considered in the current rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 12, 2020
- Citation
- 20073016
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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