The Veteran's left shoulder degenerative joint disease is rated at a 30 percent rating, effective February 23, 2021.,A separate 20 percent rating for recurrent dislocation of the left humerus at the scapulohumeral joint is granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence supports finding that the Veteran's flexion and abduction of the left arm were limited to 25 degrees from the side throughout the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Shoulder, Recurrent Dislocation of the Left Humerus at the Scapulohumeral Joint, Radiculopathy of the Right Lower Extremity (Sciatic Nerve)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24043575
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What this means for you
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- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's current obstructive sleep apnea is proximately due to his obesity, which was caused by his service-connected degenerative joint disease of the left shoulder, left knee degenerative joint disease, and right knee degenerative joint disease. As such, service connection for obstructive sleep apnea as secondary to these conditions has been granted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for his left shoulder disability and TDIU are being remanded due to the need for additional medical examination and development of evidence. The Veteran is also reminded that he must cooperate with VA by submitting completed forms and providing relevant information.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for a total disability rating based on individual unemployability and special monthly compensation due to need for aid and attendance or being housebound, as these issues are inextricably intertwined with the TDIU claim. Additional development is needed including obtaining records-based examinations for functional limitations of service-connected psychiatric and lumbar disc disease disabilities.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the cases for additional development due to inconsistencies in the opinions provided by a nurse practitioner regarding the Veteran's flare-ups and their impact on disability ratings.
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