The veteran's appeal is denied for an increased evaluation for his left elbow fracture and adhesive capsulitis of the left shoulder. The claim for a total evaluation based upon individual unemployability remains in appellate status due to its connection with other issues.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any of the conditions, including the left ulnar neuropathy and adhesive capsulitis of the left shoulder.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Elbow Fracture with Post-Operative Limitation of Motion, Adhesive Capsulitis of the Left Shoulder (Minor), Left Ulnar Neuropathy
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 24, 2000
- Citation
- 0007982
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for left shoulder impingement syndrome and recurrent dislocation of the scapulohumeral joint, as well as a rating higher than 20 percent for left ulnar neuropathy from February 19, 2020, were denied.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for further development due to insufficient evidence and need for additional examinations.
- Granted
The Veteran's residuals of the left shoulder dislocation are rated as 40 percent disabling, which is the maximum rating authorized under Diagnostic Code (DC) 5200.,Prior to May 18, 2018, the Veteran’s left ulnar neuropathy was rated at 30 percent. From May 18, 2018 onwards, her rating for this condition is unchanged.
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