The Veteran's left shoulder condition is rated at 20 percent for rotator cuff impingement syndrome, but the Board finds that a higher rating is not warranted due to limited range of motion.,For mild incomplete paralysis of the median nerve, the Veteran is granted a separate 10% disability rating.
The deciding factor: The persuasive weight of the evidence supports a finding that the Veteran's left shoulder condition manifested with pain and limitation of motion; arm range of motion limited to midway between the side and shoulder level has not been demonstrated. The Board concludes that a higher rating is not warranted as the Veteran’s symptoms do not meet the criteria for a 30 percent or higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome, Mild Incomplete Paralysis of the Median Nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- August 18, 2023
- Citation
- 23045995
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