The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20 percent, the minimum compensable rating due to painful motion. A higher rating is not warranted as his range of motion does not meet the criteria for a compensable rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's flexion and extension were greater than 90 degrees, failing to meet the criteria for a compensable rating based on limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Arthrosis, Left Shoulder Tendinitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2026
- Citation
- A26003360
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- Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's claims for earlier effective dates, finding that the criteria were not met to grant these benefits prior to the specified dates. The TDIU claim was denied as there was no evidence showing other service-connected disabilities contributed to his inability to work during the relevant period.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for back disability manifested by pain, left shoulder tendinitis, right knee disability manifested by pain, left knee disability manifested by pain, right ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain, and left ankle lateral collateral ligament sprain. The claim of service connection for bilateral hearing loss was remanded.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's left shoulder tendinitis and scar are currently rated at 30 percent, but the Board has determined that a higher rating may be warranted based on additional evidence. The TDIU claim is also pending.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability has been rated at 20 percent since August 1979, but the current level of severity does not warrant a higher rating.
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