The Veteran's right shoulder tendonitis and left shoulder strain have been rated at 10 percent prior to August 14, 2019, and 20 percent from that date. The Veteran is seeking a higher rating for his service-connected conditions.,The Veteran's right shoulder condition has not met the criteria for an increased rating beyond 20 percent since August 14, 2019.
The deciding factor: The Veteran’s range of motion testing did not show significant impairment that would warrant a higher rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Tendonitis with Degenerative Arthritis, Left Shoulder Strain with Degenerative Arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20005444
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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