The Veteran's left shoulder surgery required a temporary total evaluation from May 9, 2016 to August 31, 2016 due to convalescence. The extension of this evaluation beyond the initial three months is denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran was completely restricted from using his left arm in any capacity for the first three months following surgery.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Arthritis, Rotator Cuff Injury, Clavicle Excision, Os Acromiale Excision
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 100%
- Decision date
- June 2, 2022
- Citation
- 22032381
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- Dismissed
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- Granted
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- Denied
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