The Veteran's left shoulder disability was granted an initial rating of 20 percent, effective from the date of his death in May 2016.
The deciding factor: The Veteran had documented limitation of motion of the left shoulder joint that met or exceeded the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 (limitation of motion of the arm).
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- February 28, 2022
- Citation
- 22011359
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- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent for limitation of motion, and a separate rating of 20 percent for recurrent dislocation of the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of all arm movements. The Board denied an increased rating more than 20 percent.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for SMC based on housebound criteria is denied as he did not meet the schedular criteria for entitlement to SMC prior to May 23, 2008.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's PTSD and shoulder disabilities are being remanded for additional development, including obtaining VA treatment records and scheduling a Correia-compliant examination.
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