The Board found that the veteran's left acromioclavicular separation, by history, does not warrant a rating in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations did not show any objective findings of dislocation or nonunion with loose movement, and the range of motion was sufficient to meet the criteria for a 10 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5203. The veteran's pain did not result in additional functional loss that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- November 13, 2006
- Citation
- 0635308
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his service-connected left acromioclavicular separation, by history, is being remanded due to inadequate VCAA notice and the need for additional VA examination.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for additional development due to incomplete records and other issues.
- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected left acromioclavicular separation and folliculitis.
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