The veteran's service-connected left shoulder strain has been manifested by subjective complaints of pain and noncompensable limitation of motion, with normal X-ray films. The Board found that the schedular criteria for a compensable evaluation have not been met for any period from June 20, 2000, forward.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left shoulder strain has been shown to be manifested by subjective complaints of pain and noncompensable limitation of motion with normal X-ray films. There are no indications of weakness, fatigue, or lack of endurance. The Board found that the schedular criteria for a compensable evaluation have not been met.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 0%
- Decision date
- June 30, 2006
- Citation
- 0619375
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