The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied as the residuals of a fracture of the sternum did not warrant a compensable rating, and the paresthesia of the right infraorbital branch of the fifth cranial nerve was only rated at 10 percent.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed intermittent pain but no more than moderate incomplete paralysis of the right infraorbital branch of the fifth cranial nerve. The residuals of a fracture of the sternum were evaluated as 10 percent disabling based on malunion or nonunion without loose movement, which is not higher.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the sternum
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- June 19, 2013
- Citation
- 1319812
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and service connection were denied. The residuals of a fracture of the sternum are currently rated at 10 percent, which is the maximum schedular rating available under Diagnostic Code 7804 or 7801. Service connection was not granted for osteoarthritis of the knees or degenerative disc disease of the lumbar spine.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded for additional development, including a VA examination and consideration of new evidence.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation and service connection are being remanded to the RO for additional development.
- Denied
The veteran's claim for compensation under 38 U.S.C.A. § 1151 for a fracture of the sternum is denied as there is no medical evidence linking the fracture to VA care or treatment.
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