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.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent for recurrent left shoulder dislocations, but he is entitled to a separate 20 percent rating for limitation of motion of the left shoulder.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Dislocation, Degenerative Arthritis of Left Shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20081399
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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- Granted
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