The Board has determined that a rating in excess of 20 percent is not warranted for the veteran's right ankle disorder, and an effective date of July 17, 1996, for the award of a 10 percent evaluation for service-connected residuals of a fracture of the right fibula is granted.
The deciding factor: The most recent clinical evidence shows that the veteran was seen in July 1998 after twisting his ankle and complained of persistent pain and swelling. No clinical findings reflecting the veteran's current condition are of record, necessitating further examination to determine the severity of his disability.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the right fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- January 27, 2000
- Citation
- 0002105
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- Granted
The Veteran's service-connected disabilities, including coronary artery disease and anxiety disorder, have rendered him unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation. His TDIU application is granted.
- Denied
The Veteran's right ankle disability is currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling. The Board finds no basis for a higher evaluation and denies the claim.
- Denied
The Board has determined that there is no current disability related to the Veteran's in-service fracture of the right fibula and denied service connection for this condition. The claim for residuals of a back injury was not fully adjudicated due to the need for additional development.
- Partly granted
The Veteran's claim for service connection for residuals of a chest wound was granted, while claims for service connection for residuals of a fracture of the right fibula, chronic sinusitis, a choroidal nevus of the left eye, and night sweats were denied.
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