Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for increased ratings and non-compensable ratings for his left and right shoulder injuries, as well as scars on both shoulders, based on the evidence of record.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support a higher rating or a compensable rating due to limited range of motion and pain that did not meet the criteria for increased ratings under applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Shoulder Injury with advanced degenerative changes and osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, Right Shoulder Injury with advanced degenerative changes and osteoarthritis of the glenohumeral and acromioclavicular joints, Scar, left shoulder, Scar, right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 30, 2025
- Citation
- A25094550
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