The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for residuals of multiple dislocations in the left shoulder with acromioclavicular arthritis was denied. The VA determined that his disability did not warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's claim for TDIU based on his service-connected disabilities was also denied.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the Veteran's left shoulder condition, while painful and limiting motion to shoulder level, did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The evidence showed limitation of motion at or below shoulder level, which warranted only a 20 percent rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Multiple Dislocations in the Left Shoulder, Acromioclavicular Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 20, 2022
- Citation
- 22070758
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