The Veteran's left shoulder disability was manifested by pain with full range of motion from August 28, 2002 to December 1, 2002. No higher rating is warranted as there was no evidence of ankylosis or loss of strength.
The deciding factor: Painful motion without limitation of motion at shoulder level or midway between side and shoulder level did not warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Injury with Surgical Repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1526957
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