The VA denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected residuals of a shell fragment wound of the right shoulder, with Muscle Group III involvement, as the objective medical evidence showed no more than moderate disability.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's current condition did not warrant a higher rating due to slight decrease in strength compared to the left side and normal range of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- shell fragment wound of the right shoulder, Muscle Group III involvement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 18, 2001
- Citation
- 0114059
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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