The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to lack of severe limitation of motion.,For his right knee disability prior to October 1, 2018 (excluding a temporary total evaluation from August 28, 2017, to September 30, 2018), the Veteran's disability rating is denied as it does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.,The Veteran's right knee disability was rated at 60 percent effective October 1, 2018 and remains at that level. The Board finds no basis to grant a higher rating based on evidence of severe painful motion or weakness.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder and right knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for ratings in excess of those assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Arthritis, Right Knee Meniscus Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21076808
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