The veteran's left shoulder disability, which is manifested by ankylosis of the shoulder joint, has been rated at 30 percent since December 1996. This rating reflects limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran's left shoulder had limited abduction to 50 degrees due to pain and weakness, which is consistent with a 30% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5201 for ankylosis of the minor arm.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Ankylosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 29, 2000
- Citation
- 0005297
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