The VA denied the veteran's claims for an increased rating for his right shoulder disability and for a TDIU due to service-connected disabilities. The evidence did not support a higher evaluation based on the limitation of motion of the right arm.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran’s right shoulder disability, which included limitation of abduction to approximately midway between the side and shoulder (30-45 degrees), did not meet the criteria for an increased rating beyond 30 percent under DC 5201. The examiner noted no additional functional impairment due to pain or other factors.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Shrapnel Wound
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 13, 2005
- Citation
- 0527691
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