The veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by pain and limited abduction motion, is rated at 20 percent effective from November 20, 2002. The claim for service connection of low back pain was remanded due to the need for further development.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports supported a finding that the veteran's left shoulder disability warranted a higher rating than the initial 10 percent assigned in March 2002, leading to its assignment at 20 percent effective from November 20, 2002.
- Claimed conditions
- left trapezius myofascitis, left clavicle deformity, residuals of fractured left clavicle (left shoulder disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 11, 2005
- Citation
- 0500666
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