The Veteran's left shoulder subluxation with bursitis was granted a 40 percent rating from March 12, 2024, while the right hip bursitis limitation of flexion was denied. The Veteran was also granted entitlement to special monthly compensation at the housebound rate and aid and attendance due to his service-connected disabilities starting on that date.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the severity of the Veteran's left shoulder subluxation with bursitis, which met the criteria for a 40 percent rating, while the right hip bursitis limitation of flexion did not meet the criteria for an increased rating. The Veteran's acquired psychiatric disorder prevented him from obtaining and maintaining employment consistent with his occupational and vocational experience starting on March 12, 2024.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder subluxation with bursitis, right hip bursitis, limitation of flexion, acquired psychiatric disorder

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

October 31, 2025

Citation

25013558

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