The Board denied a compensable rating for the right shoulder scar, and denied ratings in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder limitation of motion, DJD with tendonitis and recurrent dislocation from July 18, 2016 to April 11, 2023. However, it granted a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU).

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder condition did not meet the criteria for a compensable rating or higher due to the lack of disabling effects and limitation of motion.

Claimed conditions

right shoulder scar, right shoulder limitation of motion, right shoulder degenerative joint disease (DJD) with tendonitis and recurrent dislocation, right shoulder total arthroplasty reverse prosthesis residuals

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 23, 2025

Citation

25013253

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