The Veteran's initial claim for a higher rating for his right shoulder injury was denied as the evidence did not show limitation of motion at or below shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations and treatment records from 1973 to 1975 showed normal range of motion in the right arm, with no limitations due to pain or other symptoms.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 8, 2019
- Citation
- 19101395
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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