The Veteran's service-connected residuals of fracture of the right clavicle are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under DC 5203. The disability has been granted but no higher due to lack of evidence showing dislocation or nonunion with loose movement.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service-connected residuals of fracture of the right clavicle have been rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under DC 5203. The disability has not met criteria for a higher rating as there is no evidence of dislocation or nonunion with loose movement.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of right clavicle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- April 3, 2013
- Citation
- 1311088
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