The Veteran's right shoulder disorder, characterized by post-traumatic arthritis and recurrent dislocation, is currently rated at 20% based on limitation of motion. The appeal has been denied as the disability does not meet criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disorder results in pain and functional loss without ankylosis or other severe impairment that would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5003, 5201, or 5202.
- Claimed conditions
- Post-traumatic arthritis, Recurrent right shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 18, 2017
- Citation
- 1727910
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