The Veteran's left shoulder disability, characterized by supraspinatus tendinopathy and a rotator cuff injury, is currently rated at 20 percent. The evidence does not support an increase to a higher rating as the range of motion limitations do not warrant such.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's symptoms are adequately reflected in the current 20% rating under DC 5201 for limitation of motion of the arm, with flexion and abduction limited to shoulder level (90 degrees).
- Claimed conditions
- supraspinatus tendinopathy, rotator cuff injury
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 26, 2024
- Citation
- A24078463
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Granted
The Board has determined that the Veteran's right shoulder labral tear with degenerative arthritis and supraspinatus tendinopathy is related to his military service, granting service connection for this condition.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded both the service connection for left shoulder disability and the TDIU claim due to inadequate development of evidence in previous examinations. The Veteran's lay statements regarding her ongoing symptoms since service are not adequately addressed.
- Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder disability, which includes AC joint osteoarthritis and supraspinatus tendinopathy, results in painful motion. The Board denied a higher rating as the evidence does not support a finding of limitation of motion at a level warranting a higher rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has decided to remand the case due to a need for a new VA examination and opinion regarding the Veteran's left shoulder disability, as previous examinations did not adequately address her various diagnoses.
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