The Veteran's right shoulder is characterized by recurrent dislocation of the humerus at the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding at the shoulder level. The preponderance of the evidence shows that the disability does not meet or approximate the criteria for a 20 percent rating, but does meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examiners found that the Veteran's right (dominant) shoulder is characterized by recurrent dislocation of the humerus at the scapulohumeral joint with frequent episodes and guarding of movement only at the shoulder level, which is consistent with the findings in the VA outpatient treatment records.
- Claimed conditions
- dislocation of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 25, 2014
- Citation
- 1408071
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