The Veteran's right shoulder disability is not productive of limitation of motion limited to midway between the side and shoulder level, so a rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected condition is denied.
The deciding factor: The objective range of motion testing did not meet the criteria for a higher (30%) rating under Diagnostic Code 5201 due to flexion limited to only 90 degrees and abduction limited to only 90 degrees, even considering pain and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder, status post superior labrum tear and surgical repair
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 27, 2021
- Citation
- 21076572
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