The Veteran's right pectoralis tear with right shoulder degenerative joint disease and rotator cuff strain is rated at the maximum schedular rating of 30 percent, as there is no evidence of ankylosis or other impairment.,The linear surgical scar in the right pectoral region measures 10 cm x 0.5 cm and does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802 due to its small size and lack of pain or instability.,Diabetes mellitus Type II is rated at the minimum noncompensable rating, as it requires restricted diet and/or oral glycemic agent but no daily insulin injection or activity restriction.,Actinic keratosis with chloracne has not covered 20 to 40 percent of the entire body or exposed areas, nor required any systemic treatment.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at the maximum schedular rating due to its current limitations in range of motion and muscle strength. The evidence does not support a higher evaluation based on additional functional loss during flare-ups or after repeated use.,The linear surgical scar, while present, does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 7802 as it is small in size and lacks pain or instability.,Diabetes mellitus Type II requires only restricted diet and/or oral glycemic agent, which does not warrant a higher noncompensable rating. The Veteran's condition does not meet the criteria for any other specific rating under Diagnostic Codes 7913 (diabetes mellitus).,Actinic keratosis with chloracne has not covered sufficient areas to warrant a compensable rating and no systemic treatment is required.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Pectoralis Tear with Right Shoulder Degenerative Joint Disease and Rotator Cuff Strain, Linear Surgical Scar, Right Pectoral Region, Diabetes Mellitus Type II, Actinic Keratosis with Chloracne
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- September 24, 2024
- Citation
- A24059917
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