The Board granted an increased initial disability rating of 40 percent for right shoulder strain, impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis, effective February 27, 2023.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder symptoms caused further functional loss beyond a 30 percent disability rating, warranting an increased evaluation to the highest schedular evaluation available under DC 5201.

Claimed conditions

right shoulder strain with impingement syndrome and rotator cuff tendonitis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

40%

Decision date

October 28, 2025

Citation

A25093156

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