The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a higher initial disability rating beyond 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows no limitation of motion to just midway between the side and shoulder level, which is required for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The veteran's range of motion was essentially normal with no additional loss due to pain or other factors not contemplated in the relevant rating criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Labral Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0711687
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