The Veteran's service-connected postoperative residuals of left (minor) shoulder impingement syndrome have been characterized by infrequent episodes of dislocation with range of motion measurements showing flexion of no less than 155 degrees, abduction of no less than 130 degrees, external rotation of no less than 80 degrees, and internal rotation of no less than 65 degrees, accompanied by pain and a lack of endurance following repetitive use. The criteria for an initial evaluation of 20 percent have been met.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability has resulted in infrequent episodes of dislocation with range of motion measurements showing flexion of no less than 155 degrees, abduction of no less than 130 degrees, external rotation of no less than 80 degrees, and internal rotation of no less than 65 degrees, accompanied by pain and a lack of endurance following repetitive use.
- Claimed conditions
- left (minor) shoulder impingement syndrome, left shoulder instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 22, 2010
- Citation
- 1010680
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- Remanded (sent back)
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