The Veteran's left shoulder disability, which includes a contusion, dislocation, chronic pain, and instability following surgery, is currently rated at 30 percent. The Board finds that the current rating adequately reflects the severity of his condition.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion in flexion and abduction was limited to zero to 140 degrees with pain starting at 90 degrees, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Contusion, Dislocation, Chronic Pain, Instability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 13, 2014
- Citation
- 1421558
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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