The Board found that the veteran's acromioclavicular separation of the left shoulder did not warrant a higher disability rating as his functional movement was better than 25 degrees from the side, and thus did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent or higher evaluation under DC 5201.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that the veteran's abduction was limited to 90 degrees in May 2005 and 110 degrees in March 2006, which is better than 25 degrees from the side. The examiner noted pain as the main problem with repetitive motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 6, 2007
- Citation
- 0734975
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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