The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at a 30 percent rating, and his right hip and left hip replacement disabilities are each rated at a 50 percent rating. The Veteran's right knee total replacement with residuals is rated at a 60 percent rating.,Initial compensable ratings for scars of the right shoulder, right hip, right knee, and left hip were denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability resulted in limitation of motion to midway between the side and shoulder level, warranting a 30 percent rating. The bilateral hip replacement disabilities resulted in moderately severe residuals, each warranting a 50 percent rating. The right knee total replacement with residuals resulted in chronic residuals including pain and weakness, warranting a 60 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability, Right Hip Replacement Disability, Left Hip Replacement Disability, Right Knee Total Replacement with Residuals
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24039243
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- Remanded (sent back)
The claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities are remanded. The claim for sleep disorder (claimed as sleep apnea) remains denied.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for right and left shoulder disabilities, finding insufficient evidence to establish an in-service event or injury related to his shoulders. The Veteran's current shoulder conditions are not linked to his military service.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, low back condition, bilateral knee disabilities, and left shoulder strain have been granted service connection. The Veteran's low back condition has been increased to a 40 percent evaluation, while the bilateral knee conditions remain at their current 10 percent evaluations.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for a VA examination to determine if the Veteran's right shoulder disability is related to his service-connected TMJ.
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