The Veteran's left clavicle fracture with degenerative joint disease (arthritis) results in limited motion, but does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's range of motion is within normal limits and does not warrant a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic code.
- Claimed conditions
- left clavicle fracture, degenerative joint disease (arthritis)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- May 20, 2020
- Citation
- 20035255
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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