The Veteran's claims for increased evaluations for his right and left shoulder disabilities prior to June 2, 2009 were denied as the evidence did not show ankylosis or other disabling conditions warranting a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence showed that the Veteran had no more than an 8 degree loss of motion for either shoulder when compared to active motion testing, even with pain and repetitive motion. Additional limitation of motion due to functional factors did not meet or approximate the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Tendonitis, Left Shoulder Tendinopathy with Rotator Cuff Tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- April 7, 2010
- Citation
- 1013160
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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