The Board denied increased ratings for left shoulder DJD with rotator cuff strain, LOM, DM, and HTN. The Veteran's conditions were found to not meet the criteria for higher ratings under applicable VA regulations.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show flexion or abduction limited to 25 degrees from side or fibrous union of the humerus for left shoulder DJD with rotator cuff strain, nor did it show regulation of activities required for DM and daily injections needed for HTN.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder degenerative joint disease (DJD) with rotator cuff strain, left shoulder limitation of motion (LOM), diabetes mellitus (DM), hypertension (HTN)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24033497
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