The Board denied the claims for higher evaluations for residuals of right clavicle fracture, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for an evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to July 11, 2003 and from September 29, 2003. From July 11, 2003, a 30 percent evaluation was granted.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not show that the appellant's right clavicle fracture residuals warranted an evaluation in excess of 20 percent prior to July 11, 2003 and from September 29, 2003. From July 11, 2003, a 30 percent evaluation was granted as the evidence showed that his right shoulder had limited range of motion with pain.
- Claimed conditions
- Right clavicle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- January 25, 2011
- Citation
- 1103235
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