The Veteran's right shoulder scar and strain are not rated higher than the current levels due to lack of instability or pain, with the scar being smaller than 144 square inches (929 sq. cm.),The Veteran's right shoulder strain does not more nearly approximate limitation of motion at shoulder level
The deciding factor: The evidence does not support a higher rating for the Veteran's service-connected conditions due to lack of instability or pain, and the current ratings are based on the severity of the disability as described in the VA rating schedule.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Scar, Right Shoulder Strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 17, 2023
- Citation
- 23061515
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for further development due to a pre-decisional duty to assist error regarding SSA disability benefits records.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's appeal for an earlier effective date for service connection and increased rating for his right shoulder disability was denied. The Board found that the earliest claim for service connection was filed on June 3, 2024, and thus no earlier effective date is warranted.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis was granted, effective August 19, 2024. The decision is based on the merits of the case and not due to any presumption or new evidence.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has granted service connection for a right shoulder disability, finding that the Veteran's current symptoms are related to his in-service injury.
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