The Veteran's left shoulder disability, manifested by limitation of motion and pain, does not warrant a higher rating as his range of motion is limited to the shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability primarily manifests as pain and limited motion, which are already adequately captured in the current 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left acromioclavicular separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 22, 2015
- Citation
- 1540712
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- Granted
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- Denied
The Veteran's recurrent left anterior shoulder dislocation is manifested by degenerative changes, pain, and limitation of motion without ankylosis or impairment of the humerus. The criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's left acromioclavicular separation warrants a 20 percent rating, effective from July 3, 2008.
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