The Veteran's right rotator cuff strain was initially rated at 20 percent from May 27, 2010 to June 3, 2016. As of June 3, 2016, the rating was increased to 30 percent.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability manifested painful motion that most nearly approximated limited motion to the shoulder level and midway between side and shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- right rotator cuff strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 25, 2017
- Citation
- 1735371
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