The Veteran's thoracic outlet syndrome and left humerus fracture are rated at 40 percent for the former, and 20 percent for the latter. The decision grants increased ratings but does not address the TDIU claim.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations indicated that the Veteran has residual limitation of motion in his left shoulder due to thoracic outlet syndrome, warranting a 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Thoracic outlet syndrome, Left humerus fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 26, 2014
- Citation
- 1443251
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