The VA granted service connection for recurrent left shoulder dislocation and assigned a 20 percent evaluation, effective from September 22, 1999.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left shoulder disability was manifested by recurrent dislocations during active duty, leading to the grant of service connection. The current evaluation reflects the highest schedular rating available for this condition.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent left (minor) shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 7, 2001
- Citation
- 0112898
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