The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes rotator cuff tendinopathy, arthritis of the AC joint, and bicep tendonitis, has not met the criteria for a higher rating prior to November 11, 2019.
The deciding factor: The evidence does not show limitation of motion to midway between side and shoulder level or to 25 degrees from side, which would warrant a higher disability rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Rotator cuff tendinopathy, Arthritis of the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, Bicep tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 31, 2023
- Citation
- 23006069
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