The veteran's right shoulder condition, post-rotator cuff repair, was rated at 10 percent disabling from July 1, 2002 to July 20, 2006 due to limitation of motion. The rating was increased to 10 percent effective December 30, 2004.
The deciding factor: The veteran's right shoulder had limited range of motion and pain, which met the criteria for a 10% evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5003 (degenerative arthritis).
- Claimed conditions
- Right rotator cuff repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 7, 2007
- Citation
- 0728162
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
The veteran's case is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination to assess the current condition of his service-connected right rotator cuff repair.
- Denied
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