The Veteran's right shoulder labral repair and left knee disability resulting in limitation of flexion are both granted with specific ratings. The rating for the left knee instability is also granted, but only up to September 20, 2016.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's conditions meet the criteria for the assigned ratings based on their functional impact and medical documentation provided during his VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Labral Repair, Left Knee Disability (Limitation of Flexion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- March 6, 2023
- Citation
- 23013385
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for his right shoulder and left knee disabilities due to inadequate prior VA examinations. The Veteran needs new examinations to assess the severity of his conditions, including whether he experiences flare-ups that affect his range of motion.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to inadequate examination and rating criteria revisions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder and left knee disabilities are being remanded due to the need for additional development, including an addendum opinion from a VA examiner.
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