The Board denied an increased evaluation for the veteran's right shoulder bursitis and supraspinatus tendonitis, finding that the disability does not meet or more nearly approximate the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show limitation of motion to shoulder level (90 degrees) as required by Diagnostic Code 5201 for a 20% evaluation, and no other criteria were met for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder bursitis, Right supraspinatus tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 24, 2005
- Citation
- 0528535
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Dismissed
The Board has dismissed the appeal of the issue regarding a rating in excess of 20 percent for right shoulder bursitis.
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