The Board denied a higher rating for the veteran's degenerative arthritis of the left acromioclavicular joint due to chronic dislocation, finding that the current disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a compensable evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion or ankylosis sufficient to warrant a higher rating and the veteran's pain on movement was considered in determining functional impairment.
- Claimed conditions
- degenerative arthritis of the left acromioclavicular joint
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 20, 2007
- Citation
- 0725867
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