The Veteran's left shoulder nerve disorder is currently rated at the highest schedular rating allowable under the most relevant diagnostic code, and no other diagnostic codes are applicable to his symptoms.,The Veteran's right shoulder disability was manifested by pain upon motion; however, favorable ankylosis of the scapulohumeral joint, limitation of motion to midway between side and shoulder level, infrequent episodes of dislocation of the humeral joint with guarding of movement to the shoulder level, or malunion/fibrous union/nonunion of the humerus, or loss of the humerus head, has not been shown.,The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevent him from obtaining and retaining substantially gainful employment.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show ankylosis in either shoulder, which is required for a higher rating under other diagnostic codes. The Veteran’s symptoms are adequately addressed by the current schedular criteria.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Nerve Disorder, Right Shoulder Musculoskeletal Disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 60%
- Decision date
- November 16, 2017
- Citation
- 1752638
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