The Board has determined that the veteran's left shoulder disability warrants a 40 percent evaluation for limitation of motion, which is the maximum available under Diagnostic Code 5201. The scar associated with the fracture does not meet criteria for an additional rating.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence shows significant functional impairment due to pain and stiffness in the left shoulder, warranting a high evaluation based on limitation of motion. Ankylosis was not demonstrated, thus preventing higher ratings under Diagnostic Code 5200.
- Claimed conditions
- Left Clavicle Fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 40%
- Decision date
- March 20, 2008
- Citation
- 0809436
This is a plain-language summary generated by AI from a public Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision. It can contain errors — always verify against the original. Look up the original decision on VA.gov (opens in a new tab) using citation 0809436.
What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for left shoulder disability prior to June 15, 2011 was denied. From June 15, 2011 onwards, the rating remained at 10 percent.
- Granted
The Veteran's left clavicle disability was rated at 30 percent effective February 11, 2020. The Board found that the evidence did not support a higher rating for any period prior to this date.
- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected left clavicle fracture residuals are rated at 10 percent effective April 25, 2013.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for a rating in excess of 20 percent for status post left clavicle fracture, osteoarthritis of the acromioclavicular joint is denied.,A separate rating of 10 percent for deformity of the left clavicle due to malunion under diagnostic code 5203 is granted.
Free starter guide for your own claim
Reading this because you were denied or under-rated? Get the plain-English next steps — your appeal options, the deadline that protects you, and how appeals like yours turn out. One email, no spam.
We will only use this to send the guide. No spam, unsubscribe any time. We never sell your information.
We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.
This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.