The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome is currently rated at 30 percent for the portion of the appeal period from August 19, 1999. The Board finds that this rating is appropriate based on the evidence showing severe impairment of Muscle Group I.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome resulted in moderate to moderately severe impairment of Muscle Group I, warranting a 30 percent disability evaluation under DC 5301 for the portion of the appeal period from August 19, 1999.
- Claimed conditions
- Left shoulder impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 5, 2010
- Citation
- 1000584
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities require the aid and attendance of another person, warranting special monthly compensation based on aid and attendance.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted service connection for hypertension and remanded claims related to a low back disability, bilateral shoulder impingement syndrome, and other conditions due to insufficient evidence.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's claim for VR&E benefits was denied because she did not have an employment handicap and was able to obtain suitable employment consistent with her abilities, aptitudes, and interests.
- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for left shoulder impingement syndrome and denied the other claims.
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