The Board has determined that the Veteran's left acromioclavicular separation warrants a 20 percent rating, effective from July 3, 2008.
The deciding factor: The VA examination conducted on July 3, 2008, showed no objective findings of dislocation or nonunion with loose movement, but did show pain and limitation of motion at shoulder level. The Veteran's symptoms were consistent with a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- July 12, 2010
- Citation
- 1025873
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- Granted
The Veteran's folliculitis is granted an 80 percent rating, and his painful scars are granted a 20 percent rating. The left acromioclavicular separation remains at 20 percent. A TDIU claim is remanded.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, manifested by limitation of motion and pain, does not warrant a higher rating as his range of motion is limited to the shoulder level.
- Granted
The Veteran's left shoulder disability was rated at 20 percent prior to August 21, 2008 and granted a 70 percent rating from that date forward.
- Denied
The Veteran's recurrent left anterior shoulder dislocation is manifested by degenerative changes, pain, and limitation of motion without ankylosis or impairment of the humerus. The criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.
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