The Veteran's claim for a higher initial rating for residuals of a fractured right clavicle was granted, but the claims for service connection for hearing loss disabilities were reopened and denied. The appeal is considered 'mixed' as some issues are granted while others are not.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not meet the criteria for an increased disability rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.
- Claimed conditions
- fractured right clavicle, hearing loss of left ear
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- September 29, 2016
- Citation
- 1638534
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What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for chorioretinitis has been reopened due to the submission of new and material evidence. Service connection is granted.,Service connection for degenerative arthritis of the mid-back remains pending as it was remanded by the Board.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's service-connected hearing loss of his left ear is being remanded for a new examination to assess the current severity and for obtaining any outstanding VA treatment records.
- Denied
The Board denied the veteran's requests for earlier effective dates for DIC and Chapter 35 DEA benefits, finding no legal entitlement to such earlier dates.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal for increased ratings for residuals of a fractured right clavicle is remanded due to the need for further examination and assessment.
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