The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which was initially rated as 20 percent disabling and later increased to 40 percent prior to surgery in February 2009, is now granted a separate rating of 40 percent under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion. The original 20 percent rating remains protected.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability was rated based on infrequent episodes of dislocation and guarding of movement at the shoulder level (Diagnostic Code 5202) prior to surgery, but now requires a separate rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion due to recent complaints.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- December 12, 2011
- Citation
- 1145282
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which is not service-connected, has been granted a 30 percent rating. The condition is characterized by pain and limited motion to 45 degrees of flexion and abduction.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to inadequate examination and lack of treatment records, requiring further evaluation.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for right shoulder dislocation and left shoulder dislocation due to a lack of a VA examination and medical opinion in connection with these claims.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to issues related to effective dates and ratings for right shoulder disability. The Veteran's service connection claims are pending, but specific rating decisions remain unresolved.
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