The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by impingement syndrome, was found to not warrant a higher than 20 percent rating under the applicable diagnostic codes.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show limitation of motion to 25 degrees or midway between side and shoulder level, which would have warranted a 30 percent rating. The Veteran's reports of flare-ups and functional impairment after repeated use were not significant enough to meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 21, 2021
- Citation
- 21023953
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