The veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of a right clavicle and scapula fracture is denied as the evidence does not support a disability rating in excess of 20 percent. The claims to reopen service connection for infectious hepatitis and diabetes mellitus are granted, but neither condition is found to be related to service or a service-connected disability. The veteran's claim for TDIU is also denied due to his ability to secure and maintain substantially gainful employment with his educational background and occupational experience. The veteran's claim for SMC based on the anatomical loss of use of his right lower extremity is denied.
The deciding factor: The preponderance of the evidence does not support a disability rating in excess of 20 percent for residuals of a right clavicle and scapula fracture, as the veteran's range of motion does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under applicable diagnostic codes. The claims to reopen service connection for infectious hepatitis and diabetes mellitus are granted due to the submission of new evidence, but neither condition is found to be related to service or a service-connected disability. The veteran's claim for TDIU is denied as he has not been shown to be unemployable due to his service-connected disabilities.
- Claimed conditions
- Right clavicle and scapula fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0619161
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