The Board found that the veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability does not warrant a higher rating based on current medical evidence, as it did not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited motion of the left shoulder but no additional functional loss or limitation due to weakness or lack of endurance during repetitive motion. The veteran's pain was noted but not sufficient to warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of shell fragment wound of the left shoulder, degenerative joint disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2008
- Citation
- 0802661
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- Denied
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- Denied
The veteran's left shoulder disability, rated at 30 percent since March 9, 2000, is considered severe due to marked limitation of motion and associated pain. The current rating reflects the highest possible under applicable diagnostic codes for muscle injuries resulting from shrapnel wounds.
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