The Board found that the veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes degenerative joint disease as shown by X-rays, does not warrant a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other applicable diagnostic codes. The current 30 percent rating is maintained.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show recurrent dislocation of the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of all arm movements, malunion of the humerus, fibrous union, nonunion, loss of head of the humerus, or other functional impairment of the contiguous joint of the clavicle or scapula.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative joint disease of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0508866
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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