The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board found that his condition does not warrant a higher rating as it did not meet the criteria for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability was evaluated under DC 5201 and did not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side or ankylosis, which would have warranted a higher rating. The evidence showed his range of motion was limited to 45 degrees in flexion and abduction.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2021
- Citation
- 21076155
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- Dismissed
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development, including obtaining updated VA treatment records and a new examination to assess the current severity of the Veteran's right shoulder condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded four issues related to the Veteran's claims: initial compensable rating for hypertension, service connection for a respiratory disorder (claimed as asthma), service connection for residuals of a right shoulder acromioclavicular separation, and service connection for a right knee disorder. The AOJ is instructed to obtain additional treatment records and provide an addendum opinion regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disability.
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