Granted
The Board granted an initial rating of 30 percent for left (dominant) shoulder rotator cuff tear with degenerative arthritis, finding that the evidence was in approximate balance to show limitation of motion midway between side and shoulder level during flare-ups.
The deciding factor: The decision considered both lay reports and objective medical evidence, finding them to be in approximate balance, thus granting a 30 percent rating based on limitation of motion midway between the side and shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- left (dominant) shoulder rotator cuff tear with degenerative arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- February 26, 2025
- Citation
- A25017483
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