The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 40 percent, effective September 30, 2013. He is also in receipt of SMC based on the need for regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities. The TDIU was granted prior to July 17, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability has been rated at 40 percent since September 30, 2013, based on limitation of motion to no more than 25 degrees from the side. He is also in need of regular aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Disability, Major Depressive Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- November 8, 2021
- Citation
- 21067954
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