The veteran's service-connected left shoulder tendinitis and trapezius strain are currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available for these conditions.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran had limited motion of his left shoulder to 90 degrees of flexion and 60 degrees of abduction, with some limitation of function due to pain on repeated use. This closely approximates the criteria for a 20 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- tendinitis, trapezius strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 21, 2000
- Citation
- 0030345
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