The Board denied increased ratings for the Veteran's right shoulder and left thigh disabilities, but granted an evaluation of 30 percent from June 15, 2010 to May 25, 2017 for right posterior shoulder instability based on frequent dislocation and a separate evaluation of 20 percent from May 25, 2017 for the same condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right posterior shoulder disability was not productive of ankylosis or other severe symptoms during the relevant periods, but did exhibit frequent dislocations that warranted a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right posterior shoulder instability, Residuals of left iliotibial band syndrome, Limitation of flexion of the left thigh, Limitation of extension of the left thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25086084
Veterans Law Judge
Decisions by this judge: 926 · Granted: 33% (granted or partly granted, in the vetted decisions on this site)
Judge attribution: 2025 complete; earlier years partial.
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