The veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder pain and upper back pain have been granted, with a 20 percent rating assigned in each case. The claim for noncompensable tinea pedis remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the veteran had significant range of motion in both shoulders, far exceeding what would be required for a 30 percent evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Pain, Upper Back Pain (Cervical Spine), Tinea Pedis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0126327
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