The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for recurrent left shoulder dislocation is denied as his current range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder range of motion, even with consideration of pain and other factors, remains above 25 degrees from side to shoulder level, which is within the scope of the currently assigned 20% rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Recurrent left shoulder dislocation
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 9, 2024
- Citation
- A24054093
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded for additional examinations and records to determine the current severity of his service-connected disabilities, including left shoulder dislocation, right knee osteoarthritis, lumbar spine degenerative disc and joint disease, and erectile dysfunction.
- Granted
The Board has reopened the Veteran's claim for service connection of recurrent left shoulder dislocation due to new and material evidence. The Board also found that the condition is at least as likely as not related to active service, thus granting the claim.
- Dismissed
The Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for an increased rating of recurrent left shoulder dislocation, and the Board has dismissed the case as a result.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability does not meet the schedular criteria for a TDIU as his disability rating is only 20 percent, which is below the threshold minimum percentage rating requirements.
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