The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for left shoulder impingement syndrome, humeroscapular osteoarthritis, and clavicle fracture but granted a separate 10 percent rating for malunion of the clavicle.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201, while the evidence supported a 10 percent rating for malunion of the clavicle under Diagnostic Code 5203.
- Claimed conditions
- left shoulder impingement syndrome, humeroscapular osteoarthritis, clavicle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 7, 2025
- Citation
- A25057975
What this means for you
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- Denied
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- Partly granted
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- Granted
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- Dismissed
The veteran's appeal for higher ratings for left shoulder impingement syndrome and left upper extremity paresthesia was dismissed due to a late filing.
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