The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including acromioclavicular joint separation and glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, has been granted an initial 10 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination report showed normal range of motion findings but indicated that the Veteran had painful motion due to pain, which is sufficient for a minimum compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5003.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Acromioclavicular Joint Separation, Glenohumeral Joint Osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 12, 2023
- Citation
- 23002266
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 30 percent for his right shoulder disability was denied. The VA determined that the Veteran's condition, which includes strain, impingement syndrome, labral tear, and osteoarthritis, is currently manifested by limitation of motion to 45 degrees (midway between side and shoulder level), warranting a 30 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including acromioclavicular joint separation, bicipital tendonitis, and rotator cuff tendonitis, is now rated at 40 percent effective November 17, 2020.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent for limitation of motion, and a separate rating of 20 percent for recurrent dislocation of the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of all arm movements. The Board denied an increased rating more than 20 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent prior to June 2, 2023. The Board found the evidence did not support a higher rating.
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