Denied
The Board denied the Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for right and left shoulder disabilities, as the evidence did not support a higher rating under applicable criteria.
The deciding factor: The evidence of record did not show limitation of motion to the required degree for a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201, even considering pain and functional loss.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder disability, Left shoulder disability
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- December 31, 2025
- Citation
- A25111362
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