The Veteran's claims for higher initial ratings for her right shoulder acromioclavicular subluxation, left shoulder reconstruction with residuals (exclusive of a period of an assigned temporary total rating), and migraine headaches were denied. The RO found that the evidence did not support granting any increased ratings.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed frequent episodes of recurrent dislocation in both shoulders but no indication of service connection for these conditions, and the Veteran's migraines were characterized as less frequent attacks without severe economic inadaptability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Acromioclavicular Subluxation, Left Shoulder Reconstruction with Residuals, Migraine Headaches
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 8, 2010
- Citation
- 1033683
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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