The veteran was granted a 30% disability rating for left shoulder adhesive capsulitis and an effective date of November 25, 2005, for TDIU. The request for a higher rating was denied.

The deciding factor: The decision was based on the Veteran's service-connected left shoulder adhesive capsulitis approximating flexion or abduction limited to 25 degrees from the side.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder adhesive capsulitis, carpal tunnel syndrome with radial and ulnar neuropathies, cubital tunnel syndrome, residuals of laceration of flexor tendon, second and third fingers, scars, left hand, second and third fingers

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

30%

Decision date

January 15, 2025

Citation

A25003891

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