Denied
The Board denied a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's right shoulder sprain and impingement, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the range of motion findings.
The deciding factor: The Board found that the Veteran's right shoulder condition did not meet or approximate the criteria for a rating higher than 20 percent under Diagnostic Code 5201 due to limited flexion and abduction, even considering functional loss from pain and flare-ups.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder sprain and impingement
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- March 14, 2025
- Citation
- 25003598
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