The Board granted restoration of a 40 percent disability rating for the right shoulder condition and denied a higher rating, while also granting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance status.
The deciding factor: The reduction in the right shoulder disability rating from 40 to 30 percent was improper as there was no actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder arthritis with bursitis and rotator cuff tear, labral tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24071724
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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