The VA denied a compensable rating for the veteran's right shoulder disability, finding that it did not meet the criteria set forth in the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability did not result in malunion of the acromioclavicular joint or limitation of motion at shoulder level, which are required for a compensable rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 and 5203.
- Claimed conditions
- Right acromioclavicular joint separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0010964
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