The Board has granted a 20 percent evaluation for the veteran's right trapezius myositis effective May 2, 2005. The previous rating of 10 percent is maintained prior to that date.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed significant improvement in the veteran's range of motion and symptoms after May 2, 2005, warranting a higher evaluation.
- Claimed conditions
- right trapezius myositis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 1, 2005
- Citation
- 0532463
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