The Board denied an increased evaluation greater than 20 percent for the Veteran's right shoulder disability, as the evidence did not show that the Veteran's range of motion was limited to a degree that would warrant a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder range of motion was no worse than flexion and abduction to 45 degrees throughout the appeal period, which did not meet the criteria for a rating greater than 20 percent under the applicable diagnostic codes.

Claimed conditions

right acromioclavicular joint arthritis (right shoulder disability)

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

February 4, 2025

Citation

25001640

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