The Veteran's right shoulder strain is rated at 20 percent prior to May 23, 2016 and denied for higher ratings thereafter. The left knee patellofemoral syndrome and right knee patellofemoral syndrome are each rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the Veteran's right shoulder strain resulted in limited motion (flexion and abduction to approximately 95 degrees), but no more than a 20 percent rating is warranted under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion of the arm at shoulder level. The left knee patellofemoral syndrome and right knee patellofemoral syndrome each resulted in pain and noncompensable limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 24, 2022
- Citation
- 22059620
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- Denied
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- Granted
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his right and left shoulder strains, finding that the current ratings of 20% are appropriate based on limited motion in both shoulders.
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