The Board denied the Veteran's claims for a higher rating for his postoperative residuals of left shoulder dislocation and for a compensable rating for his left shoulder scar, finding that the evidence did not support ratings in excess of 20 percent or compensation.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show ankylosis, recurrent dislocation or malunion of the humerus, fibrous union of the humerus, limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, painful or unstable scars, or other disabling effects that would warrant a higher rating for his service-connected conditions.
- Claimed conditions
- Postoperative residuals of left shoulder dislocation, Left shoulder scar
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20027450
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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