The Veteran's right shoulder condition, which is service-connected and rated at 20 percent under the old criteria prior to February 7, 2021, has not met the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion. The current range of motion does not warrant an increased rating as it only reaches 120 degrees in flexion and abduction.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder condition results in limited motion to 120 degrees in both flexion and abduction, which is within the limits for a 20 percent rating under the old criteria. The pain noted during examination does not result in additional functional loss beyond what is already accounted for by the current rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Right Shoulder Condition
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 27, 2024
- Citation
- A24078684
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Remanded (sent back)
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