The Board granted a 20 percent rating for the residuals of a left clavicle fracture from October 29, 2015, and a 40 percent rating for thoracolumbar spine disability from December 22, 2011. The Veteran's radiculopathy affecting both lower extremities was also granted a 20 percent rating from December 22, 2011.
The deciding factor: The Board resolved reasonable doubt in the Veteran's favor based on his pain and functional impairment during flare-ups and repetitive use of his left shoulder and thoracolumbar spine.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of a left clavicle fracture, Thoracolumbar spine disability, Radiculopathy affecting the right lower extremity, Radiculopathy affecting the left lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 4, 2024
- Citation
- 24000557
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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