The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for his right and left shoulder conditions, as the evidence did not support a rating greater than 20 percent for the right shoulder or greater than 10 percent for the left shoulder.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's shoulder condition was rated under Diagnostic Code 5201, and the evidence showed limitation of flexion and abduction to 160 degrees for the right shoulder and 165 degrees for the left shoulder, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

Claimed conditions

right shoulder condition, left shoulder condition

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

November 4, 2025

Citation

A25095637

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