An effective date of February 24, 2010, but no earlier, for a 20% rating for posttraumatic arthritis of the right shoulder is granted.,Effective from August 23, 2021, a separate 10% rating for right shoulder malunion of the clavicle or scapula is granted.,An effective date of February 27, 2009, but no earlier, for a 20% rating for left knee meniscus tear with osteoarthritis is granted.,As of December 12, 2020, a separate 10% rating for residuals of left knee strain with limitation of extension is granted.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's posttraumatic arthritis of the right shoulder resulted in pain and limited range of motion without ankylosis or other severe functional impairment.,As of August 23, 2021, the Veteran's right shoulder condition manifested malunion of the clavicle or scapula, warranting a separate rating.,The effective date for left knee meniscus tear with osteoarthritis is set at February 27, 2009, based on receipt of a VA treatment record prior to that date.,As of December 12, 2020, the Veteran's left knee strain resulted in painful motion limited to no more than 12 degrees, qualifying for a separate rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Posttraumatic arthritis of the right shoulder, Left knee meniscus tear with osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 11, 2023
- Citation
- 23021904
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- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder posttraumatic arthritis, left knee strain, and left knee meniscus tear with osteoarthritis have been granted increased ratings as of January 24, 2015.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder posttraumatic arthritis is granted a 20 percent rating, effective from the date of the decision. The initial rating for cervical spine spondylosis prior to May 16, 2015 was denied and thereafter it is granted a 20 percent rating.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected right and left knee disabilities are rated at 10 percent each, resulting in a combined rating of 70 percent. The Board finds that the Veteran is unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Denied
The VA has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes postoperative dislocation and posttraumatic arthritis, does not warrant an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
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