Partly granted
The Board denied increased ratings for right shoulder DJD and thoracolumbar DDD, but granted service connection for non-allergic rhinitis on a presumptive basis.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's disability picture did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to insufficient limitation of motion, while non-allergic rhinitis was granted based on presumed exposure during Gulf War service.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder degenerative joint disease (DJD) status post-surgery with rotator cuff tear and superior labrum anterior and posterior (SLAP), thoracolumbar degenerative disc disease (DDD) with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), non-allergic rhinitis
- How they argued it
- Presumptive (no nexus needed)
- Exposure basis
- Gulf War
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 5, 2025
- Citation
- A25019954
Want to see how appeals like this one tend to go? Appeals like mine
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.