The Board has denied an increased rating for the veteran's service-connected gunshot wound to the left shoulder, currently rated at 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination showed that the veteran had partial ankylosis with abduction limited to 110 degrees on the left side and flexion limited to 160 degrees. The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5200, which addresses ankylosis of scapulohumeral articulation.
- Claimed conditions
- gunshot wound to the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 10, 2002
- Citation
- 0217858
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected gunshot wound to the left shoulder was denied as his disability did not warrant a higher evaluation.
- Granted
The Board has granted the veteran's increased rating claims for his service-connected conditions but denied reopening of his PTSD and schizophrenia claims due to lack of signed VA Form 9 submissions.
- Partly granted
The veteran's gunshot wound residuals to the left shoulder are rated as noncompensable, while his malaria is not service-connected.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of his service-connected residuals of a gunshot wound to the left shoulder.
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