The veteran's right shoulder disability, characterized by recurrent dislocation and guarding of arm movements, is rated at 30 percent. His right knee disability, with slight subluxation and painful motion, is rated at 10 percent. A separate 10 percent evaluation for the right knee disability under Diagnostic Code 5261 has also been granted. The effective date for service connection of a scar on the right shoulder was established as October 9, 2003.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent based on recurrent dislocation and guarding of arm movements, which approximates the criteria under Diagnostic Code 5202. The right knee disability is rated at 10 percent due to slight subluxation with painful motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Recurrent Dislocation, Scar of Right Shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 13, 2007
- Citation
- 0704460
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's initial ratings for right shoulder recurrent dislocation and limitation of flexion have been remanded due to the progression of his symptoms.
- Granted
The Board has granted increased ratings for right and left shoulder disabilities, but denied claims for higher evaluations based on recurrent dislocations. The Veteran's service connection remains intact.
- Denied
The Veteran's initial and subsequent ratings for his right shoulder disability have been denied, with the most recent rating of 20 percent being denied from December 7, 2019.
- Granted
The Board has granted a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's right shoulder scar, effective July 16, 2015. The Veteran is also entitled to an initial compensable rating for his right shoulder disability prior to that date.
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