Partly granted
The veteran's claim for a higher rating for right ankle sprain was denied, but a 20 percent rating for right shoulder degenerative arthritis prior to August 28, 2017, was granted.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evaluation of the Veteran's range of motion and pain levels.
- Claimed conditions
- right ankle sprain, right shoulder degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 31, 2025
- Citation
- 25001463
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