The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings for right shoulder rotator cuff tear and umbilical hernia repair, as the evidence did not support higher ratings.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms of pain and functional loss due to painful motion were consistent with the assigned 10% and 20% ratings, and there was no evidence of more severe limitation of motion or additional functional impairment that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, status post right shoulder rotator cuff tear, Residuals, status post umbilical hernia repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 13, 2024
- Citation
- 24032908
What this means for you
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