The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for his right shoulder condition was denied. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating from April 17, 2012 to September 9, 2019 and from September 9, 2019 onwards.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher disability evaluation at any time during the period on appeal due to functional loss due to pain, fatigue, or weakness. The preponderance of the evidence is against his claim and it must be denied.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder impingement syndrome, bicipital tendonitis, osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 22, 2020
- Citation
- 20080491
What this means for you
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