The Board has denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his post-operative residuals of a left shoulder dislocation, finding that the current rating of 20 percent is appropriate given the lack of evidence showing ankylosis or limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side.
The deciding factor: The Board found no evidence of ankylosis or limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, which are required for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Codes 5200 and 5201. The veteran's left shoulder disorder is rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 5203.
- Claimed conditions
- post-operative residuals of left shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 30, 2002
- Citation
- 0208724
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