The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for right shoulder capsulitis including right upper extremity complex regional pain syndrome was denied. The current evaluation is considered appropriate based on the limited range of motion demonstrated.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder capsulitis and associated complex regional pain syndrome do not meet the criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of ankylosis, fibrous union or nonunion of the humerus, loss of the head of the humerus, or limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Capsulitis, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (right upper extremity)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- October 31, 2012
- Citation
- 1237359
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