The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including muscle atrophy of the deltoid and trapezius muscles, was granted a 30 percent evaluation effective from March 1999 to the present. The maximum schedular evaluation for limitation of motion has been met.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right shoulder disability, including muscle atrophy, warranted a 30 percent evaluation based on limitation of motion to 25 degrees from his side.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Dislocation, Muscle Atrophy (Deltoid and Trapezius Muscles)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 8, 2009
- Citation
- 0925517
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What this means for you
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is not service-connected, has been granted a 30 percent rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited motion to 45 degrees of flexion and abduction.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and lack of treatment records, requiring further evaluation.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right shoulder dislocation and left shoulder dislocation due to a lack of a VA examination and medical opinion in connection with these claims.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to effective dates and ratings for right shoulder disability. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending, but specific rating decisions remain unresolved.
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