The Veteran's left and right shoulder bursitis, as well as his left and right knee pain, are now rated at 20 percent each. The decision is effective from the date of the rating decision.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran had significant range of motion in both shoulders and knees, which met or exceeded the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 (shoulder) and Diagnostic Code 5260 (knee).
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder bursitis, right shoulder bursitis, left knee pain, right knee pain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 4, 2022
- Citation
- 22012626
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