The Veteran's initial ratings for right shoulder disability, right and left shin splints have been denied as his conditions do not warrant a rating in excess of the assigned 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show that the Veteran's service-connected right shoulder disability or bilateral shin splints are manifested by motion limited to midway between the side and shoulder level (flexion and/or abduction limited to 45 degrees), even when taking into account his complaints of pain. The VA examinations conducted during the appeal period did not reflect such impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease, Shin Splints of the Right Leg, Shin Splints of the Left Leg
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 10, 2022
- Citation
- 22063152
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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