The Board granted increased ratings for the Veteran's right and left shoulder rotator cuff disabilities, effective from March 25, 2008 and February 28, 2008 respectively. The thoracolumbar spine disability was also rated at 40 percent, but a temporary total disability rating for convalescence following a January 13, 2016 left shoulder surgery was denied.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's symptoms and functional limitations associated with his service-connected disabilities, as well as the impact of these conditions on his daily activities and employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Disability, Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Disability, Thoracolumbar Spine Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 30, 2025
- Citation
- 25008601
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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