The Board granted increased ratings of 20 percent for posttraumatic arthritis of the right shoulder, and 10 percent for residuals of left knee strain, effective January 24, 2015.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability was found to be manifested by complaints of pain and loss of range of motion, which warranted a higher rating under the applicable criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritis of the right shoulder, Residuals of left knee strain, Left knee meniscus tear with osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22001031
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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