The Board has determined that the veteran's right shoulder disability warrants a 30 percent evaluation, which is in excess of the current 20 percent rating. The condition is characterized by frequent dislocation and guarding of all arm movements.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows frequent dislocation and guarding of all arm movements, warranting a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5202.
- Claimed conditions
- arthralgia of the right shoulder, chronic dislocation (right shoulder disability)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- July 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0721644
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