The Veteran's service-connected left (major) shoulder sprain is currently rated at 10 percent, and the evidence does not support a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed that while there were limitations in range of motion, they did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- left (major) shoulder sprain, mild degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2010
- Citation
- 1031966
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