The Veteran's left shoulder condition was granted a rating of 20 percent prior to August 25, 2011, based on limitation of motion at shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The June 2007 VA examination found the Veteran’s abduction limited to 90 degrees, warranting a 20% disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 5, 2019
- Citation
- 19183711
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
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to the need for further development, including obtaining additional medical records and arranging a VA examination.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for a higher rating for his left shoulder disability was denied. He is currently rated at 20 percent for recurrent dislocation and limited motion of the left shoulder.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left shoulder dislocation and lumbar spine disability have been denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for either condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, which includes dislocation and degenerative joint disease, has been rated at 20 percent since July 28, 1992. The Board found that a higher rating is not warranted as the evidence does not support an increase in his disability level.
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