The VA denied a higher rating for the veteran's right shoulder tendonitis, finding that his disability did not meet criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show any ankylosis, limitation of motion to midway between side and shoulder level, malunion of the humerus with marked deformity, or recurrent dislocation of the humerus at the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of all arm movements.
- Claimed conditions
- tendonitis, numbness
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0612790
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