The Veteran's service-connected subdeltoid bursitis of the right shoulder is not shown to be productive of ankylosis, limitation of motion midway between the side and shoulder level, or malunion or recurrent dislocation of the humerus. The claim for a higher initial evaluation remains denied.,For the period from June 2, 1998, the Veteran's service-connected subdeltoid bursitis of the left shoulder is not shown to be productive of limitation of motion of the arm at shoulder level or midway between the side and shoulder level. The claim for a higher initial evaluation remains denied.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not meet the criteria for an increased rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- subdeltoid bursitis of the right shoulder, subdeltoid bursitis of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 20, 2011
- Citation
- 1102359
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