The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his left shoulder post-traumatic arthritis and supraspinatus tendinosis was denied as the evidence did not show that a higher evaluation is warranted.,The veteran's claim for an increased rating for his chronic cubital tunnel syndrome with ulnar neuritis, left upper extremity (elbow and hand symptomatology) was also denied as the evidence did not show that a higher evaluation is warranted.
The deciding factor: The VA examination reports showed that the veteran's range of motion, strength, and other physical findings were within normal limits for his service-connected conditions. The pain described by the veteran was noted but not considered disabling enough to warrant an increased rating.,Similarly, the VA examination reports did not show any additional impairment due to pain or weakness in the veteran's elbow and hand symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Post-Traumatic Arthritis and Supraspinatus Tendinosis, Status Post-Acromioplasty and Rotator Cuff Repair, Chronic Cubital Tunnel Syndrome with Ulnar Neuritis, Left Upper Extremity (Elbow and Hand Symptomatology)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 19, 2007
- Citation
- 0729368
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