The Veteran's claims for higher ratings for his service-connected lumbar spine degenerative disc disease and left clavicle fracture were denied as the evidence did not show that either condition warranted a rating in excess of 20 percent or 10 percent, respectively.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations showed limited range of motion without ankylosis for both conditions, which precluded higher ratings under the applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar spine degenerative disc disease, left clavicle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- December 8, 2015
- Citation
- 1551477
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