The Veteran's initial evaluation for right shoulder arthroplasty is granted at a 60 percent rating, and he is awarded a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The residual right shoulder scar does not warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder arthroplasty resulted in severe, painful motion and weakness, which more closely approximates the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5051. His residual non-painful right shoulder scar did not meet the criteria for any compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Arthroplasty, Residual Right Shoulder Scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- October 3, 2024
- Citation
- A24063185
Veterans Law Judge
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's request to extend a temporary total rating for convalescence following his right shoulder arthroplasty, finding that there were no severe postoperative residuals beyond December 1, 2020.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right shoulder arthroplasty with scars was denied. However, he was granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) due to service-connected right shoulder arthroplasty with scars.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for a rating in excess of 60 percent for right shoulder arthroplasty with scars and for TDIU due to inadequate VA examinations conducted in September 2009 and September 2013. The Veteran is required to be afforded new VA examinations to assess his current disability status.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder condition has worsened since his last VA examination, and a new evaluation is needed to determine the appropriate rating.
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