The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by recurrent dislocation and arthritic changes, does not warrant a rating greater than 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows significant limitation of motion but no fibrous union or nonunion of the humerus, which would justify a higher rating. The veteran's subjective complaints are considered in conjunction with objective findings to determine that there is no additional functional loss due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- recurrent dislocation of the left shoulder, arthritis in the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 5, 2002
- Citation
- 0203090
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