The Veteran's right shoulder disability has been rated at 20 percent since May 6, 2021. The Board found that the evidence did not show limitation of motion to a level warranting a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability was limited to flexion and abduction to 90 degrees with consideration of pain and functional loss during flare-ups or repetitive use over time, which does not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 22, 2022
- Citation
- A22023673
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has granted service connection for the Veteran's right shoulder disability, finding that it is at least as likely as not related to service and resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a lack of VA examination addressing the etiology of the Veteran's right shoulder disorder. The examiner is asked to provide an opinion on whether the current right shoulder disorders are related to service, including physical training and duties as a petroleum supply specialist.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to a need for additional medical opinions and verification of the Veteran's duty status during his claimed injury. The Veteran seeks service connection for right bicep tear and right shoulder arthritis, which are currently diagnosed conditions.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered her unable to secure and follow a substantially gainful occupation from February 24, 2012, to September 26, 2012.
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