The Board found that the veteran's left shoulder disability, which is currently rated at 20 percent, does not warrant a higher rating as his range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left shoulder had full range of motion and no evidence of recurrent dislocation or malunion with deformity, thus preventing him from meeting the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 22, 2006
- Citation
- 0618415
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging a VA examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability was denied. He is currently rated at 20 percent for recurrent dislocation and limited motion of the left shoulder.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder dislocation and lumbar spine disability have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.
- Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder condition was granted a rating of 20 percent prior to August 25, 2011, based on limitation of motion at shoulder level.
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