The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent disabling for degenerative joint disease, left shoulder, status post rotator cuff tear.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher evaluation as the range of motion of the left shoulder was limited to 105 degrees at the least, even upon consideration of actual functional impairment under DeLuca. The Veteran does not experience limitation of motion that would warrant a rating in excess of 20 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- Degenerative joint disease, left shoulder, status post rotator cuff tear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- June 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25051422
What this means for you
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