The Veteran's claim for service connection for a left shoulder disorder is reopened, and he is granted service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine.,The Veteran's right shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome with SLAP labral tear and degenerative arthritis is rated at 20 percent. The Veteran is also granted a separate 10 percent rating for instability of the right knee effective April 30, 2018.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports service connection for the cervical spine disorder as it was related to an in-service injury and there are no other plausible explanations.,The Veteran's symptoms do not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes. The highest available rating is 20 percent, which corresponds to limitation of motion at shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, Right shoulder subacromial impingement syndrome with SLAP labral tear and degenerative arthritis, Right knee osteoarthritis status post total knee replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 29, 2022
- Citation
- 22043255
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- Granted
The Veteran's claim for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and lumbar spine was granted with effective dates of May 13, 2019.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for degenerative arthritis of the lumbar and cervical spine are being remanded due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error. The AOJ is directed to obtain an addendum medical opinion that addresses the extent of flareups experienced by the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine and anxiety is granted. The Veteran's right lower extremity radiculopathy, right knee condition, and OSA are remanded due to duty-to-assist errors.
- Dismissed
The Veteran's appeal for reducing his disability ratings for cervical spine conditions has been withdrawn by the Veteran's representative.
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