The Board denied the veteran's claim for a rating higher than 20% for his left shoulder disability, stating that the evidence did not support a higher rating.

The deciding factor: The Veteran's left shoulder disability is not manifested by limitation of motion to 25 degrees or less from the side; ankylosis; or impairment of the humerus.

Claimed conditions

left shoulder strain, shoulder impingement syndrome, rotator cuff tendonitis, subacromial/subdeltoid bursitis, traumatic arthritis

How they argued it

Direct service connection

Exposure basis

None

Rating assigned

None in this decision

Decision date

January 21, 2025

Citation

A25005045

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