The Veteran's claims for higher disability ratings for his left shoulder and left ankle disabilities have been denied. The current ratings of 20 percent for the left shoulder and 10 percent for the left ankle are not considered more than adequate based on the evidence provided.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show flexion or abduction limited to less than 25 degrees from side, which is required for a higher rating under the current criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendinitis, Lateral Collateral Ligament Sprain of the Left Ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 9, 2022
- Citation
- 22027302
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