The Veteran's right shoulder disability, at worst, is manifested by pain that functionally limits right arm motion to midway between side and shoulder level. The criteria for a rating in excess of 30 percent have not been met or approximated.
The deciding factor: The February and April 2017 VA examinations revealed no limitation of motion meeting the requirements for a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5201, but the Veteran's reports of functional limitations were considered. The right shoulder disability has resulted in pain that limits arm function to a degree approximating the criteria for a 30 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- partial supraspinatus tear, superior labral anteroposterior (SLAP) tear, acromioclavicular degenerative joint disease
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 5, 2017
- Citation
- 1756002
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's right shoulder condition is remanded due to the need for clarification regarding his left shoulder conditions, which may affect his rating.
- Dismissed
The Veteran withdrew their appeal for a rating in excess of 40 percent for left shoulder status post resection distal end clavicle, with acromioclavicular degenerative joint disease.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to deficiencies in a previous VA examination, and an additional opinion is needed regarding the Veteran's right shoulder disability.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for further development due to an inadequate VA examination, specifically lacking range of motion testing in a weight-bearing state.
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