The Veteran's initial evaluations for his right shoulder and lumbar spine disabilities have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for the right shoulder disability, as it was limited to painful motion at a flexion endpoint of 100 degrees and abduction endpoint of 105 degrees. For the lumbar spine disability, the Veteran's condition did not meet the criteria for unfavorable ankylosis or IVDS warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran had limited range of motion in his right shoulder but no findings of ankylosis or IVDS, which are required for higher ratings under relevant VA regulations.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder bicipital tendonitis, right shoulder labral tear, right shoulder glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, degenerative arthritis and degenerative disc disease of the lumbosacral spine
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 8, 2024
- Citation
- A24064348
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- Remanded (sent back)
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