The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at 30 percent, and his left arm neuropathy is rated at 60 percent. Both conditions meet the criteria for these ratings based on their severity.
The deciding factor: Both conditions (left shoulder arthritis and left arm neuropathy) have been found to meet or exceed the criteria for a higher evaluation under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative Arthritis, Status Post Left Acromioplasty (Left Shoulder Disability), Neuropathy, Ulnar and Median Nerves, Left Upper Extremity (Left Arm Neuropathy)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- July 26, 2010
- Citation
- 1027790
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