Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for his right shoulder disorder.
The deciding factor: The evidence showed that the Veteran's flexion and abduction during flare-ups were limited to 30 degrees, which did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain, impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- December 11, 2025
- Citation
- A25107113
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