The Veteran's claims for increased ratings of left and right shoulder osteoarthritis, as well as right and left restless leg syndrome, were denied. The evidence did not show that the Veteran's conditions warranted a higher rating.,The VA examinations provided sufficient information to determine that the Veteran’s range of motion was limited to 45 degrees from the side, which does not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate that the Veteran's shoulder and leg conditions warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent. The VA examinations showed that the Veteran’s range of motion was limited to 45 degrees from the side, which does not meet the criteria for higher ratings.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Right Shoulder Osteoarthritis, Right Side Restless Leg Syndrome, Left Side Restless Leg Syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2023
- Citation
- 23054170
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