The Veteran's left shoulder disability has been rated at 20% since December 2020, and the Board has granted a maximum schedular rating of 30% based on limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability was found to have more closely approximated limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side throughout the appeal period, which is rated at 40% under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 28, 2026
- Citation
- A26039210
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including PTSD, hypertension, shoulder conditions, and migraines, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation from February 4, 2020 to November 18, 2021.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 20% prior to May 3, 2022 and 30% thereafter. The claim for higher ratings remains denied as the evidence does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations and earlier effective dates are being remanded due to the need for additional records from Social Security Administration.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the Veteran's hernia, left shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis, and residuals of a left great toe fracture may be related to service. However, additional medical opinions are needed to determine if these conditions were incurred during active duty.
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