The Veteran's adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder is rated at 40 percent, which is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion. The Board found that his disability effectively results in a limitation of motion to no more than 25 degrees from his side.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's adhesive capsulitis resulted in severe limitation of motion of the right arm, with pain limiting it to no more than 25 degrees from his side.
- Claimed conditions
- Adhesive capsulitis of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- March 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1008539
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his adhesive capsulitis of the right and left shoulders, as well as his claim for SMC based on need for aid and attendance, are being remanded due to the need for additional medical records.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability had its onset in service and granted service connection for this condition.
- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Denied
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