The veteran's right shoulder disability was rated at 40 percent for the period prior to May 26, 2000, and from August 1, 2000, to January 31, 2003, but a rating greater than 60 percent for post-operative right (major) shoulder replacement was not warranted.
The deciding factor: The veteran's functional impairment of the right shoulder due to pain, painful motion, excess fatigability, and incoordination justified a 40 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201, but there was no evidence supporting a higher rating for post-operative right (major) shoulder replacement.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-operative residuals of resection of the lateral aspect of the clavicle, right (major) shoulder, Post-operative right (major) shoulder replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0600032
What this means for you
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