The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected right clavicle fracture with acromioclavicular joint arthritis, finding that motion in the right arm is limited by pain at the shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The most recent VA examination showed restricted motion in the right arm due to pain at the shoulder level, meeting the criteria for a 20 percent rating under Diagnostic Code 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right clavicle fracture, Acromioclavicular joint arthritis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 4, 2006
- Citation
- 0637499
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The Veteran was granted a TDIU from January 1, 2021 onward due to his service-connected disabilities. However, the TDIU claim for the period March 19, 2012 to November 24, 2019 is denied as he had substantially gainful employment during this time.
- Denied
The Veteran's right clavicle fracture with osteoarthritis of the right shoulder was initially rated at 20 percent and denied an increased rating.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right shoulder disorder, as he claimed it was related to a fracture of his right clavicle during service. The case is being sent back for additional VA medical opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including a history of clavicle fracture and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20 percent prior to January 14, 2020, and 40 percent as of that date. The Board found the evidence did not support higher ratings based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
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