The Veteran's service-connected left clavicle fracture resulted in a disability rating of 30 percent, effective April 26, 2010. The VA determined that the condition limited motion to shoulder level but not to less than shoulder level.
The deciding factor: The VA examination findings showed limitation of arm motion at shoulder level, which met the criteria for a 30% disability rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- left clavicle fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- June 29, 2020
- Citation
- 20043690
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the claims for an earlier effective date for service connection and a rating increase for a left shoulder disability due to outstanding medical records that need to be considered.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claims for an increased rating for left clavicle fracture and service connection for an upper back condition are remanded due to the need for additional development, including obtaining medical records and scheduling examinations.
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