The Board denied the veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his left shoulder disability, status post reverse prosthetic total arthroplasty from June 1, 2023.

The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a finding that the Veteran's left shoulder disability limited motion to 25 degrees from his side or that flexion or abduction were limited to 45 degrees midway between side and shoulder level.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder disability, status post reverse prosthetic total arthroplasty, left shoulder impingement syndrome with arthritis, left shoulder muscle injury

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

25003037

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