The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by impingement, labrum tear, and long head biceps issues, is currently rated at 30 percent under the musculoskeletal system rating criteria. The condition limits motion to a point midway between side and shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed limitation of motion to a point midway between side and shoulder levels in the left shoulder, which corresponds to a 30 percent disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 for limitation of motion of the arm.
- Claimed conditions
- Impingement, Labrum tear, Long head biceps
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 23, 2015
- Citation
- 1507733
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability is currently rated at 30 percent since August 1, 2015. The Board found that the evidence did not support an increase in evaluation for any period on appeal.
- Denied
The Board denied a higher disability rating for the Veteran's right shoulder disability, finding that his symptoms did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability, diagnosed as degenerative joint disease and impingement, is currently rated at 20 percent. The Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for a new VA examination to determine the current severity of his service-connected left shoulder disability, as the previous examination did not include range of motion testing in both active and passive motions.
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