The Board denied the Veteran's claim for a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected right shoulder strain and impingement syndrome, to include acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show flexion or abduction limited to 45 degrees or limitation of motion to midway between the side and shoulder level, which are required for a higher disability rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain and impingement syndrome, to include acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2025
- Citation
- A25025845
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
What you can do next
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