The veteran's right shoulder disabilities, including recurrent dislocations and arthritis, are rated at 20 percent. The left knee disability is rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA determined that the veteran's right shoulder conditions (recurrent dislocations and arthritis) warranted a 20% rating based on their severity as per Diagnostic Code 5201, which pertains to post-traumatic arthritis with limitation of motion of the arm. The left knee disability was rated at 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Traumatic arthritis of the left knee, Arthritis of the right (dominant) shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 28, 2008
- Citation
- 0806828
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for traumatic arthritis of the left knee is denied as there is no evidence of limitation of extension beyond 20 degrees or compensable flexion.
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