The Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine and bilateral shoulder disabilities have been granted increased ratings effective August 25, 2021. The left shoulder disability received a rating of 30 percent, while the right shoulder disability was rated at 30 percent as well.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations conducted in September 2022 supported the findings that the Veteran's degenerative arthritis of the spine and bilateral shoulder disabilities warranted increased ratings effective August 25, 2021.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis of the Spine, Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation of the Left Shoulder (based on limitation of motion), Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation of the Right Shoulder (based on limitation of motion)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2024
- Citation
- A24080982
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