The Board has determined that the reduction in the Veteran's ratings for his bilateral shoulder disorders from 40% and 30% to 20% was proper, as evidenced by improved range of motion findings. The current ratings are appropriate based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The reductions were based on improvements in the Veteran's range of motion findings which did not meet or approximate the criteria for higher ratings under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Bilateral Shoulder Disorders
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 2, 2011
- Citation
- 1116913
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