Throughout the rating period on appeal, the veteran's left shoulder disability was manifested by complaints of pain during range of motion with partial dislocation recurrent once a month. The evidence showed abduction to 110 degrees from the side.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and X-rays did not show fibrous union, nonunion, or loss of the humeral head, which are required for higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5202.
- Claimed conditions
- Left shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 20, 2006
- Citation
- 0617936
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