Granted
The Board granted a rating of 50 percent for the Veteran's left shoulder disability, status post total left shoulder replacement, as it exhibited chronic residuals consisting of severe, painful motion and weakness.
The deciding factor: The August 2020 VA examination findings supported the assignment of a 50 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5051 due to the Veteran's reported symptoms of severe decrease in range of motion, chronic left shoulder pain, and left shoulder weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder disability, status post total left shoulder replacement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 50%
- Decision date
- October 27, 2025
- Citation
- A25092705
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