The Veteran's left shoulder separation is rated at 30 percent, the highest possible rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
The deciding factor: The disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it only meets the requirements for a 30% rating under Diagnostic Code 5201, which is the highest possible rating for non-dominant shoulder separation.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Separation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2018
- Citation
- 18100246
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