The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA) has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability is not productive of impairment warranting a higher evaluation than the current 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not substantiate an evaluation in excess of the current 20 percent for the veteran's left shoulder impairment, as his shoulder was found to be normal on x-ray studies and he did not cooperate during examinations which prevented accurate assessment.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder impairment
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2000
- Citation
- 0005142
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board granted service connection for cervical strain and left shoulder impairment, finding that the evidence supports a direct link to the Veteran's military service.
- Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for tinnitus, but remanded the claims for service connection and increased ratings for various other conditions.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that additional development is needed for the claims of service connection for kyphosis, left shoulder impairment, and sleep impairment. The Veteran's representative and any other interested parties must be contacted to determine if they still wish to pursue these claims. They should also provide lay statements from individuals who have firsthand knowledge of any in-service left shoulder injury. Additionally, a VA Form 21-8940 with instructions for completion should be provided to the Veteran to determine eligibility for TDIU.
- Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder impairment is granted as service connection due to continuity of symptoms since his military service.
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