The VA denied increased ratings for impingement syndrome of the right and left shoulders, currently rated as 10 percent disabling.
The deciding factor: The veteran's shoulder conditions did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5203 due to limitation of motion on flexion and abduction to 160 degrees, beyond that causing pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 24, 2002
- Citation
- 0205055
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's service-connected conditions do not meet the criteria for financial assistance in purchasing an automobile or adaptive equipment due to his right shoulder strain, impingement syndrome, and rotator cuff tendonitis.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the appeal for service connection of degenerative joint disease and impingement syndrome affecting both upper extremities due to potential synergistic effects from various exposures, including radiation, asbestos, and chemicals.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder disability was incurred in or caused by military service, and thus grants entitlement to service connection for this condition.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by impingement syndrome, was found to not warrant a higher than 20 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
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