The Board found that the Veteran's left sternoclavicular strain is related to his service, resolving reasonable doubt in favor of the Veteran.
The deciding factor: Service connection was granted based on new evidence received after a previous denial, linking the current condition to events during active duty.
- Claimed conditions
- left sternoclavicular strain
- How they argued it
- Reopened with new and material evidence
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 15, 2017
- Citation
- 1752395
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board agreed the veteran was entitled to the benefit. Decisions like this show the kind of evidence and arguments that tend to succeed for claims like it.
What you can do next
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- Denied
The Veteran's left sternoclavicular strain is currently rated at 10 percent, but the Board finds that he does not meet the criteria for a higher rating based on limitation of motion or pain.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to obtain additional VA treatment records and for a new VA examination to assess the current severity of his left sternoclavicular strain.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the case due to the need for additional development, including obtaining SSA records and providing proper notice regarding secondary service connection.
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