Denied
The Board denied an increased rating for the veteran's right shoulder strain, keeping it at 20%. The decision was based on the range of motion and lack of flare-ups reported.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder strain did not rise to the severity contemplated by a higher rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 24, 2025
- Citation
- A25006581
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