The Veteran's left shoulder disability is rated at a 30 percent rating effective May 17, 2023. Prior to that date, the disability was not rated higher than 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner noted that the Veteran's left shoulder abduction and flexion were limited to 45 degrees and 40 degrees respectively, with pain on motion, which is consistent with a 30 percent rating under DC 5201 of the musculoskeletal system for limitation of motion at 25 degrees from side.
- Claimed conditions
- glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- August 23, 2023
- Citation
- 23046808
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