Denied
The Board denied an initial disability rating in excess of 20 percent for the Veteran's right shoulder strain, as the evidence did not support a higher rating based on the criteria provided.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's right shoulder strain did not meet the criteria for a higher rating due to limited motion that was less than midway between side and shoulder level or to 25 degrees from the side.
- Claimed conditions
- right shoulder strain
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- October 1, 2025
- Citation
- A25084548
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