The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome has been rated at 20 percent since July 2016. The Board found that the evidence does not support a higher rating due to lack of limitation of motion to 25 degrees from the side, and denied the claim for an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder impingement syndrome did not result in limitation of motion at or below 25 degrees from the side, which is required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left shoulder impingement syndrome
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- October 18, 2022
- Citation
- 22058289
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Denied
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- Whole decision: Partly granted
The Board granted an increased rating of 20 percent, but no higher, for left shoulder impingement syndrome and denied the other claims.
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