The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for his right shoulder condition was denied as the evidence did not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, which is required for a higher evaluation.,A separate evaluation of 20 percent was granted for recurrent dislocation of the scapulohumeral joint with infrequent episodes and guarding of movement only at shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder condition did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as his range of motion was limited to 75 degrees flexion and 70 degrees abduction, which is closer to the side than midway between the side and shoulder level.
- 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
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