The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at a maximum of 30 percent for the entire appeal period, effective from July 20, 2021.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and medical evidence consistently showed limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side in the minor upper extremity, which meets the criteria for a 30 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative arthritis of the left shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- November 15, 2021
- Citation
- 21068817
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