The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes a fracture of the clavicle with residuals of rotator cuff repair and arthroscopy, has been rated at 20 percent since January 28, 2014. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating than 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability was evaluated under Diagnostic Code 5201, which evaluates limitation of motion of the major extremity at the shoulder level. The VA examinations and medical records did not show any limitation of motion to 25 degrees or less from the side, warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 22, 2019
- Citation
- 19179677
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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