The Board denied the veteran's claims for a higher disability rating and TDIU, finding that the schedular criteria adequately addressed his symptoms.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability did not meet the criteria for an extra-schedular rating or warrant a higher disability rating under other diagnostic codes. The evidence also showed that the Veteran was not rendered unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation solely due to his service-connected disabilities, including his left shoulder condition.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain, ankylosis of glenohumeral articulation, bursitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25086760
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