The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for residuals of a left shoulder injury and dorsal strain with degenerative changes prior to May 28, 2008 were denied as his disability did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s abduction of the left upper extremity was demonstrated to a point higher than shoulder level (140 degrees), but with pain and flare-ups reducing motion by up to 55 degrees. The disability did not meet the criteria for an increased evaluation under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a Left Shoulder Injury, Dorsal Strain with Degenerative Changes
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- May 24, 2010
- Citation
- 1018977
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