The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for right shoulder tendonitis prior to November 7, 2019, and from November 7, 2019, to May 17, 2020, was denied as the evidence did not show that his disability manifested in functional limitation equivalent to midway between the side and shoulder level or worse.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder tendonitis did not manifest with flexion or abduction limited to midway between the side and shoulder level at any time during the appeal period prior to November 7, 2019, and from November 7, 2019, to May 17, 2020.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- November 14, 2023
- Citation
- 23060990
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
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