The Board denied an increased rating for postoperative residuals of a right shoulder dislocation, finding that the disability did not meet criteria for a higher rating based on functional loss due to pain and other symptoms. The current 20% rating was upheld.
The deciding factor: The veteran's service-connected right shoulder disorder does not demonstrate limitation of motion to a level warranting a higher rating under the applicable VA rating schedule, despite complaints of pain and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- postoperative residuals of a right shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0610803
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