The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected left shoulder disability was denied by the Board, as the evidence did not show that his symptoms warranted such an increase.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited motion and pain but no additional functional loss during flare-ups or with repetitive use. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a rating of 20 percent for painful motion and limited range of motion at shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2023
- Citation
- 23039748
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for left shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, cervical spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease, and left-hand carpal tunnel syndrome. The claim for an earlier effective date was denied, as well as the claim for a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remands the claim for a new VA examination to address whether the January 2020 VA examination complied with Correia v. McDonald, and to obtain additional information regarding the severity of the left shoulder disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board remanded all issues to the VA for further examination. The Veteran's service in Southwest Asia will be considered.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a duty to assist error and requires an addendum VA opinion regarding the nature and etiology of the Veteran's left shoulder disability.
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