The Veteran is entitled to an initial 20 percent rating for bursitis, right shoulder due to painful motion experienced throughout the appeal period.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's condition met the criteria for a minimum compensable rating under DC 5019 and DC 5201 as he experienced painful motion of the right shoulder during the entire appeal period.
- Claimed conditions
- bursitis, right shoulder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- November 10, 2025
- Citation
- A25097520
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