The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by malunion of the glenohumeral joint with deformity but without dislocations or ankylosis, is currently rated at 20 percent under DC 5201. The VA examiner found that his range of motion was limited to 90 degrees in flexion and abduction, which aligns with a 20 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability resulted in limitation of motion to the level midway between side and shoulder level, warranting a 20 percent rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 26, 2013
- Citation
- 1320517
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have prevented him from securing and following a substantially gainful occupation since November 10, 2011.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, including a flail shoulder and loss of use, was not caused by VA carelessness, negligence, or error. The claim is denied.
- Denied
The VA determined that the Veteran's left shoulder and hip disabilities were not caused by carelessness, negligence, or lack of proper skill in VA treatment. The medical evidence did not support a finding of additional disability resulting from VA treatment.
- Denied
The Veteran's additional disability of the left shoulder, including flail shoulder and loss of use of the shoulder, was not found to be due to VA carelessness, negligence, lack of proper skill, error in judgment or other instance of fault.
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