The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including acromioclavicular joint separation, bicipital tendonitis, and rotator cuff tendonitis, is now rated at 40 percent effective November 17, 2020.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed significant functional loss due to pain, weakness, and flare-ups, resulting in limited range of motion (ROM) to 25 degrees from the side for flexion and abduction.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Acromioclavicular Joint Separation, Bicipital Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 30, 2024
- Citation
- A24086521
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for right shoulder strain with rotator cuff tendonitis was granted, effective August 19, 2024. The decision is based on the merits of the case and not due to any presumption or new evidence.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes strain, tendonitis, and bursitis, has been rated at a minimum of 20 percent since August 20, 2008. The effective date for this rating is set to that date.
- Granted
The Board has granted an effective date of September 7, 2023 for a 40 percent rating for the Veteran's right shoulder condition. The decision finds that entitlement to this increased rating arose on September 7, 2023.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial disability rating for her service-connected right shoulder degenerative joint disease and rotator cuff tendonitis is denied as the evidence does not show that her range of motion is limited to less than 25 degrees from the side.
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