The Veteran's right shoulder bicipital tendonitis has been rated at 40 percent since May 20, 2014. The Board denied a higher rating as the disability does not warrant an increase to more than 40 percent.
The deciding factor: The December 2019 VA examination showed flexion and abduction limited to 70 degrees with pain, which is consistent with a 40 percent rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Bicipital Tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23002350
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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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