The Board denied the veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 20 percent for his right shoulder disability, as the evidence did not show flexion and/or abduction limited to 45 degrees.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder disability does not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to the lack of limitation of motion at 45 degrees or lower.

Claimed conditions

right rotator cuff tendonitis with internal derangement, right shoulder instability, AC joint fracture fragment, AC joint posttraumatic arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

March 4, 2025

Citation

A25019293

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