The Board denied the Veteran's claim for an initial rating in excess of 20 percent for a right shoulder strain based on the evidence showing that his range of motion did not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The limitation of motion from the Veteran's right shoulder strain failed to warrant a higher disability rating than the currently assigned 20 percent, as there was no evidence of flexion or abduction limited to 45 degrees for the major extremity.

Claimed conditions

right shoulder strain

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

20%

Decision date

November 5, 2025

Citation

A25096075

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