The Veteran's left shoulder and associated muscle groups have been granted increased ratings, with the highest possible rating of 40 percent for each muscle group. The decision also includes a 10 percent rating for healed scars on his posterior trunk, left shoulder, and arm area.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's muscle group disabilities were found to approximate severe impairments, warranting the maximum ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Limitation of Motion, Muscle Group IV (Intrinsic Muscles), Muscle Group I (Extrinsic Muscles), Muscle Group II (Extrinsic Muscles), Muscle Group VI (Extensor Muscles of the Elbow)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 25, 2022
- Citation
- 22059831
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- Granted
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