The Veteran's initial ratings for right shoulder sprain and back condition have been denied. However, a rating of 40 percent has been granted for the back condition from February 22, 2016.,From June 26, 2014 to February 22, 2016, the Veteran's initial ratings for right shoulder sprain and back condition have not met the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that from June 26, 2014 until February 22, 2016, the Veteran's symptoms did not more nearly approximate flexion to 30 degrees or less.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Sprain, Lumbar Spine Strain with Central Disc Protrusion Post L5-S1 Fusion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- September 27, 2022
- Citation
- 22055019
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