The VA denied the veteran's claims for increased evaluations of his service-connected residuals of a left clavicle fracture and verruca on corona, finding that the conditions did not warrant higher ratings based on current evidence.
The deciding factor: The VA found that the veteran's residuals of the left clavicle fracture were characterized by a well-healed fracture with some deformity but no functional impairment. The verruca on his corona was described as nonexposed and asymptomatic, without any significant changes in appearance or function.
- Claimed conditions
- {"condition_name":"Residuals of Left Clavicle Fracture"}, {"condition_name":"Verruca on Corona"}
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2006
- Citation
- 0609629
What this means for you
A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.
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