The Veteran's left shoulder tendinopathy did not meet the criteria for a higher rating than 20 percent, as his range of motion was not limited to midway between side and shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder tendinopathy resulted in pain but no limitation of motion to the extent required for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Tendinopathy
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- December 18, 2024
- Citation
- A24084489
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's left shoulder condition, characterized by tendinopathy and arthritis, has not met the criteria for an increased evaluation beyond the current 20% rating.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case for an additional VA examination to assess the current severity and manifestations of the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder disability. The Veteran is seeking a higher evaluation for his service-connected left shoulder tendinopathy and arthritis post-clavicle resection.
- Whole decision: Denied
The Veteran's service-connected left shoulder tendinopathy has not been manifested by limitation of motion of the arm approximating 25 degrees from the side for any part of the initial rating period from October 2, 2007.
- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling VA examinations to assess the severity of his service-connected disabilities.
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