The Board denied the Veteran's claims for ratings in excess of 20 percent for his right and left shoulder disabilities, finding that the evidence did not support a higher rating based on limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed painful motion but no additional functional loss during flare-ups or after repetitive use over time. The Veteran's range of motion was found to be within limits that do not warrant a 30 percent rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Limitation of Motion, Left Shoulder Limitation of Motion
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- May 3, 2021
- Citation
- 21026426
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