The Veteran's right shoulder strain was granted a rating of 20 percent from March 19, 2008 to August 20, 2013. The left shoulder strain and thoracolumbar strain were both granted ratings of 20 percent from May 7, 2008 to August 20, 2013. Hypertension was denied. Service connection for a bone disorder and sleep apnea were also denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder strain met the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on painful motion and reduced range of motion from March 19, 2008 to August 20, 2013. The left shoulder strain and thoracolumbar strain both met the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on limitations in range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain, Left Shoulder Strain, Thoracolumbar Strain, DJD (Degenerative Joint Disease) of the Fingers (right hand), DJD of the Fingers (left hand), Hypertension
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20080446
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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