The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher initial evaluations for his service-connected left shoulder and digestive system disabilities, finding that neither disability warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's left shoulder arthritis did not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher evaluation as it did not result in limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side or additional functional loss during flare-ups, and did not necessitate inpatient or outpatient treatment. The gastroesophageal reflux disease was found to be mild with no related hospitalizations or significant interference with employment.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Joint Disease of the Left Acromioclavicular Joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 27, 2005
- Citation
- 0517472
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- Denied
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