The Veteran was granted an initial evaluation of 20 percent for his low back condition prior to November 12, 2020, and denied increased ratings for the other conditions.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the evidence supported a 20 percent rating but not higher for the low back condition based on the range of motion findings from October 2011 VA examination.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar degenerative disc disease (claimed as low back condition), bladder impairment (claimed as urinary problems), right shoulder rotator cuff tendinopathy, bicipital tenosynovitis, impingement, and strain (claimed as right shoulder condition), left shoulder bicipital tenosynovitis and rotator cuff tendinitis, impingement, and strain (claimed as left shoulder condition)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 22, 2025
- Citation
- A25046251
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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