The RO granted service connection for status post left shoulder rotator cuff repair and assigned a 10 percent evaluation, effective from March 2005.
The deciding factor: The veteran's left shoulder disability is manifested by mild limitation of motion. However, more severe limitations such as nonunion of the clavicle or scapula with loose movement, dislocation of the clavicle or scapula, favorable ankylosis of the scapulohumeral articulation, malunion of the humerus with moderate or marked deformity, and recurrent dislocation of the left humerus at the scapulohumeral joint have not been shown.
- Claimed conditions
- status post left shoulder rotator cuff repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 21, 2007
- Citation
- 0726058
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