The veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of a fractured right clavicle was granted, with a 20 percent rating effective from November 10, 1998.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner found that the veteran had full range of motion in his right shoulder but noted crepitus and weakness. The examination did not indicate any malunion or nonunion of the scapula or humerus, which would warrant a higher rating under Diagnostic Codes 5003, 5201, 5202, and 5203.
- Claimed conditions
- Fractured right clavicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- July 17, 2008
- Citation
- 0823895
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