The veteran's left shoulder disability was initially rated at 30 percent prior to January 15, 2004. After undergoing a left shoulder replacement in January 2004, he received a 100 percent evaluation for one year and then a 30 percent rating since March 1, 2005.,The veteran's post-operative left shoulder disability is now rated at 60 percent since March 1, 2005. The higher rating reflects significant weakness and continued slight pain in the affected extremity.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran had 'rather significant limitation of motion' with 'significant weakness and continued slight pain,' which satisfied the criteria for a 60 percent evaluation under DC 5051.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2006
- Citation
- 0636654
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