The Veteran's claim for a higher rating for his service-connected left shoulder tendinosis with instability status post Bankart repair and revision, rotator cuff tendonitis, adhesive capsulitis, glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, and acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis was denied as the evidence did not show any impairment of motion that would warrant a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disabilities are rated under DC 5201 for limitation of motion of the arm. The highest schedular rating available is 30 percent, which corresponds to limitation of motion to 25 degrees from side. There was no evidence of ankylosis or other conditions that would warrant a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder tendinosis with instability status post Bankart repair, rotator cuff tendonitis, adhesive capsulitis, glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis, acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 23, 2024
- Citation
- A24085914
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- Granted
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- Remanded (sent back)
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- Denied
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