The Veteran's service-connected right rotator cuff strain is granted a 30 percent disability rating, effective from June 4, 2020.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right rotator cuff strain was manifested by flexion to 115 degrees, abduction to 45 degrees, external rotation to 20 degrees, and internal rotation to 20 degrees of the major extremity from June 4, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lumbar Spondylosis with Degenerative Disc Disease, Right Lower Extremity Radiculopathy, Right Rotator Cuff Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 21, 2023
- Citation
- A23037033
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, right knee meniscal tear, and IBS, have rendered him unable to secure or follow any substantially gainful employment from May 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. The Board finds that the evidence is in balance, with all reasonable doubt resolved in favor of the Veteran.
- Denied
The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an initial compensable disability rating for his IBS, finding that the evidence does not meet the criteria for a moderate or severe condition as defined by VA regulations.
- Granted
The Veteran's bilateral lower extremity radiculopathy has been granted a 30 percent disability rating since November 29, 2021.
- Granted
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