The Veteran's right shoulder DJD and fractures to the right tibia and fibula have been rated, with a separate rating for instability of the right tibia and fibula. The initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder DJD is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran has limited motion of his right shoulder to just above shoulder level, which warrants a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD), Fractures to Right Tibia and Fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 20, 2021
- Citation
- 21075408
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Related decisions
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- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder DJD with limitation of motion was granted, and he is now rated at 30 percent.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder DJD and depression did not render him unemployable prior to June 4, 2008.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied a rating in excess of 30 percent for the Veteran's right shoulder DJD and chronic peritendinitis prior to April 5, 2022. The case is REMANDED for further development regarding entitlement to a TDIU on an extraschedular basis.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the right shoulder DJD from February 1, 2017, as there was no evidence of unfavorable ankylosis or fibrous union of the humerus. The Veteran is currently rated at 40%.
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