The Veteran's right shoulder rotator cuff tendonitis is currently rated at 20 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The evidence does not show limitation of motion to midway between the side and shoulder level or with flexion and/or abduction limited to 45 degrees.,The Veteran's left ankle fracture is currently rated at 10 percent, reflecting moderate limitation of motion. The evidence does not show marked limitation of motion.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows that the Veteran's right shoulder has limitation of motion greater than midway between the side and shoulder level but less than 45 degrees in flexion or abduction, which is insufficient to warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201. The left ankle fracture does not show marked limitation of motion.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tendonitis, Left Ankle Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 15, 2024
- Citation
- 24008023
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