The Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability has been granted a 40 percent rating, effective from May 8, 2017. The other conditions have also received increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability had approximated limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side due to pain and rotator cuff damage, warranting a higher 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Metatarsalgia, Right Foot Hammer Toes, Left Foot Hammer Toes, Right Shoulder Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis with Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22010938
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