The Veteran's right clavicle fracture with osteoarthritis of the right shoulder was initially rated at 20 percent and denied an increased rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examinations consistently showed limitation of motion, but no more than what would warrant a 20 percent rating under DC 5201.
- Claimed conditions
- Right clavicle fracture, Osteoarthritis (right shoulder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- March 1, 2021
- Citation
- 21011206
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- Granted
The Veteran was granted a TDIU from January 1, 2021 onward due to his service-connected disabilities. However, the TDIU claim for the period March 19, 2012 to November 24, 2019 is denied as he had substantially gainful employment during this time.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has remanded the Veteran's claim for a right shoulder disorder, as he claimed it was related to a fracture of his right clavicle during service. The case is being sent back for additional VA medical opinions.
- Denied
The Veteran's right shoulder disability, including a history of clavicle fracture and degenerative joint disease, is currently rated at 20 percent prior to January 14, 2020, and 40 percent as of that date. The Board found the evidence did not support higher ratings based on limitation of motion or other criteria.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Board has denied service connection for a right clavicle fracture and has remanded the claim of entitlement to TDIU due to service-connected disabilities.
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