The Veteran's right shoulder disability was granted a rating of 40 percent effective August 22, 2019. The previous period from April 28, 2017 to August 21, 2019 had a rating of 20 percent.
The deciding factor: The examination findings showed that the Veteran's right shoulder motion was limited to 25 degrees from the side, which is considered at least as likely as not due to repetitive use over time and flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- Right (major) shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 11, 2021
- Citation
- 21014338
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