The Veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the right clavicle is denied. The evidence does not support a higher rating than the current 20 percent assigned.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion was limited to 80 degrees, which aligns with the current 20 percent rating based on limitation of arm motion to shoulder level.
- Claimed conditions
- residuals of a fracture of the right clavicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- September 28, 2009
- Citation
- 0936805
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The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for further development, including obtaining updated medical records and scheduling a VA examination to assess the current severity of his right clavicle fracture.
- Denied
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