The Veteran's right shoulder strain and left shoulder strain were denied as they did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 20 percent.,The Veteran's right hip strain with limitation of flexion was denied as it did not meet the criteria for a rating in excess of 10 percent. The Veteran's right hip strain with impairment of the thigh also failed to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran’s range of motion for his right and left shoulders did not reach the levels required for an increased rating under the applicable diagnostic codes. Specifically, flexion was limited to no less than 150 degrees in both shoulders, which exceeded the limitation to either midway between the side and shoulder or to 45 degrees required by the 30 percent rating criteria.,The Veteran's right hip strain with limitation of flexion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating as it was limited to no more than 30 degrees in flexion, which is within the range allowed under DC 5252. The impairment of the thigh also did not warrant a compensable rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Strain, Left Shoulder Strain, Right Hip Strain with Limitation of Flexion, Right Hip Strain with Impairment of the Thigh
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 17, 2022
- Citation
- 22029147
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Granted
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