The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's service-connected right and left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, but remanded claims for a separate compensable evaluation for TBI residuals and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not demonstrate symptoms more nearly approximating limitation of flexion or abduction to midway between the side and shoulder level (45 degrees) in either shoulder, which would warrant higher ratings under DC 5201. The Board remanded claims for a separate compensable evaluation for TBI residuals and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to their interrelation with the Veteran's headache claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, Left shoulder AC joint osteoarthritis, Migraine headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25010736
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