The claim for a higher rating for right shoulder disability prior to August 26, 2016 was denied as the evidence did not show limitation of motion at or beyond shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The objective medical findings during the period from July 16, 2008 (one year prior to the filing of the current claim for increase) to August 26, 2016 did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion due to pain and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Right acromioclavicular (AC) joint strain, Right shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2020
- Citation
- 20073245
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.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for right and left shoulder disabilities, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for a right knee disability and PTSD, remanded several claims including those for a left knee disability, right shoulder disability, hypertension, craniomandibular disorder, and a compensable rating for residuals of a right femur fracture.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claims for service connection due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding VA's obligation to obtain relevant records from the Social Security Administration.
- Dismissed
The appeals for increased ratings and service connection were withdrawn by the veteran's authorized representative.
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