The Board granted a disability rating of 30 percent, but not higher, for the Veteran's right shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis and chronic right shoulder strain. The claims for increased ratings for temporomandibular joint disorder and left knee patellofemoral syndrome were denied.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder disability more nearly approximated flexion and/or abduction limited to 45 degrees from the side, while his TMJ and left knee disabilities did not meet the criteria for higher ratings due to lack of evidence or good cause for failure to report for VA examinations.
- Claimed conditions
- temporomandibular joint disorder, left knee patellofemoral syndrome, right shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis and chronic right shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051379
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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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
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- Partly granted
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- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's request for an earlier effective date for service connection for various conditions, including cervical spine disability, numbness of upper extremities, right shoulder impingement syndrome, allergic rhinitis, and scars.
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