Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the Veteran's left shoulder strain, finding that the disability picture did not more nearly approximate a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a 30 percent rating under DC 5201, and there was no evidence of malunion or other impairment warranting a higher rating under DCs 5201 or 5202.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- February 21, 2025
- Citation
- A25015764
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