The VA determined that the veteran's left clavicle fracture does not meet the criteria for a higher rating, as his current disability does not warrant an increased rating beyond 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's left shoulder has full range of motion and no significant impairment affecting its function or structure, thus not meeting the criteria for a higher rating than 10 percent.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left clavicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 2, 2003
- Citation
- 0306349
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