The Veteran's back disability is granted a 20 percent rating effective November 26, 2019. The right shoulder and right knee disabilities are denied higher ratings. Bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating. A TDIU determination has been granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's back disability meets the criteria for a 20 percent rating based on forward flexion of less than 60 degrees but greater than 30 degrees, with no ankylosis or incapacitating episodes meeting the specified duration. The right shoulder and right knee disabilities do not meet the criteria for higher ratings as they do not show limitation of motion to at least 25 degrees from side or ankylosis. Bilateral hearing loss does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- back disability, right shoulder disability, right knee disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23016649
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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