The Veteran's right shoulder disability, which includes bicipital tendonitis, labral tear including SLAP, glenohumeral joint dislocation, and Hill-Sachs deformity, has not exhibited motion limited to midway between the side and shoulder level at any time during the period on appeal. Therefore, his claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent is denied.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher disability rating as it did not exhibit limitation of motion to midway between the side and shoulder level (45 degrees) at any time during the appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- bicipital tendonitis, labral tear including superior labrum from anterior to posterior (SLAP), glenohumeral joint dislocation, Hill-Sachs deformity, right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 13, 2023
- Citation
- 23050850
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