The Veteran's impingement syndrome of the right shoulder resulted in limited arm motion, but did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to functional impairment and pain. The current rating of 30% is maintained.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms were evaluated under DC 5201, which requires limitation of arm motion. His range of motion was within the limits required for a 30% rating (flexion and abduction to 100 degrees).
- Claimed conditions
- Impingement syndrome of the right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 24, 2023
- Citation
- 23004436
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has determined that the VA examination report is inadequate and represents a pre-decisional error in the duty to assist. The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, subacromial bursitis, rotator cuff tear, and degenerative arthritis, needs to be reassessed by a VA clinician.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities prevented him from obtaining and maintaining a substantially gainful occupation prior to April 1, 2013.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Veteran's right shoulder impingement is rated at 30 percent effective October 19, 2018. The Board found that the Veteran's range of motion was limited to 40 degrees for flexion and 52 degrees for abduction, with pain.
- Whole decision: Granted
The Board has determined that the appellant's right shoulder disability, characterized by arthritis and limitation of motion, warrants a 20 percent rating since July 17, 2008.
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