Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased rating for a right shoulder disability, as the evidence did not support a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's right shoulder flexion and abduction were limited to 130 degrees each, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- February 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25016383
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