The veteran's recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder was rated as 50% disabling since November 3, 2005.,Prior to that date, he received a 50% rating for his right shoulder disability. The effective date is set at November 3, 2005.
The deciding factor: The veteran's recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder has not met the criteria for an increased rating since November 3, 2005.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent dislocation of the right shoulder, Traumatic arthritis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- July 14, 2006
- Citation
- 0620611
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