The Veteran's right shoulder disability resulted in severe postoperative residuals and therapeutic immobilization of a major joint for more than a month, resulting in a temporary total rating. The cervical spine disability was granted at 20 percent from January 12, 2015, to January 2, 2019, with no further increase in rating sought.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder surgery resulted in severe postoperative residuals and therapeutic immobilization of a major joint for more than a month, resulting in a temporary total rating. The cervical spine disability was granted at 20 percent from January 12, 2015, to January 2, 2019.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Dislocation, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Superior Labral Anterior-Posterior (SLAP) Lesion, Acromioclavicular Joint Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22036860
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis was granted, effective August 19, 2024. The decision is based on the merits of the case and not due to any presumption or new evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes strain, tendonitis, and bursitis, has been rated at a minimum of 20 percent since August 20, 2008. The effective date for this rating is set to that date.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is not service-connected, has been granted a 30 percent rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited motion to 45 degrees of flexion and abduction.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial disability rating for her service-connected right shoulder degenerative joint disease and rotator cuff tendonitis is denied as the evidence does not show that her range of motion is limited to less than 25 degrees from the side.
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