The Board granted the restoration of a 40 percent disability rating for right shoulder status post decompression and acromioplasty residuals, but denied an increased rating in excess of 40 percent. The Board also remanded the claim for a higher rating for migraines.

The deciding factor: The July 2022 VA examination did not adequately address whether there was actual improvement in the Veteran's ability to function under ordinary conditions of life and work, leading to an improper reduction in the disability rating.

Claimed conditions

Right shoulder status post decompression and acromioplasty residuals, Migraines, including migraine variants

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095752

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