The veteran's initial claim for a higher evaluation for his left shoulder injury was denied, as the evidence did not support an evaluation in excess of 10 percent from September 10, 2001 to June 14, 2005. After that date, he was granted a 20 percent evaluation for minor upper arm instability and limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the veteran's shoulder injury warranted an evaluation in excess of 10 percent from September 10, 2001 to June 14, 2005. After that date, his condition was characterized by infrequent episodes of recurrent shoulder dislocation and guarding, as well as limitation of motion at the shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 12, 2006
- Citation
- 0613859
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What this means for you
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