The VA denied the veteran's claim for a higher rating for his right trapezius strain, finding that the condition has been manifested by no more than moderate muscle injury and slight limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The disability did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was found to be limited to moderate muscle injury with slight limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- right trapezius strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2004
- Citation
- 0429989
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
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- Granted
The Board granted service connection for left thigh disability, left shoulder disability, and right trapezius strain based on the evidence supporting a medical nexus between each condition and the Veteran's in-service injuries.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for service connection for mild intermittent right shoulder joint and right trapezius strain, as well as left shoulder disability due to inadequate medical opinions in previous remands.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral shoulder disabilities due to inadequate rationale in the previous medical opinions. The case is returned for further development and consideration.
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