Denied
The Board denied the veteran's claims for higher ratings for chronic cervical strain, chronic lumbar strain, and chronic left and right shoulder sprains prior to November 30, 2022.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show the required functional limitations or range of motion restrictions.
- Claimed conditions
- chronic cervical strain, chronic lumbar strain, chronic left shoulder sprain, chronic right shoulder sprain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 15, 2025
- Citation
- A25003852
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