The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating for impingement syndrome. The Veteran's eczema has been rated at 60 percent since June 22, 2016. Migraine headaches are currently rated at 50 percent effective April 1, 2009 and TBI is rated at 50 percent effective December 3, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion is limited to 70 degrees of abduction and 105 degrees of flexion with complaints of pain and weakness. The eczema has been rated at its maximum schedular rating since June 22, 2016. Migraine headaches are currently rated at the maximum schedular rating based on very frequent completely prostrating and prolonged attacks that are capable of producing severe economic inadaptability. TBI is also rated at the maximum schedular rating due to associated impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Impingement syndrome of the left shoulder, Eczema, Migraine headaches, Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2021
- Citation
- 21009775
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