The veteran's claims for higher ratings for left shoulder scars were denied. The claims for higher ratings for lumbar IVDS, left shoulder limitation of motion, and left shoulder instability with repair and degenerative arthritis were remanded.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence available up to March 3, 2021, which did not support a higher rating for the scars.

Claimed conditions

painful scar of the left shoulder, left shoulder scar, status post left shoulder surgery, lumbar intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), left shoulder limitation of motion, left shoulder instability with repair and degenerative arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 8, 2025

Citation

A25002185

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