The Board found that the veteran's residuals of a left tibia and fibula fracture are productive of no more than slight knee and ankle disability, thus denying an increased evaluation.
The deciding factor: The January 2000 VA examination indicated that the open fracture of the tibia and fibula healed in good position and was not responsible for the veteran's current complaints including left foot drop and left leg weakness.
- Claimed conditions
- Left tibia and fibula fracture
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- May 26, 2000
- Citation
- 0014116
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Related decisions
Other Board decisions on a similar condition or argued the same way.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating for residuals of fracture to left tibia and fibula was denied as he is currently in receipt of the maximum schedular disability rating of 20 percent.
- Denied
The Veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for service-connected residuals of a left tibia and fibula fracture with left ankle DJD was denied. The claim for TDIU due to the service-connected disability was also denied.
- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings for his left femur, left tibia and fibula fracture, and left leg scar have been denied as there is no evidence of the required criteria for a higher rating under applicable VA regulations.
- Granted
The Veteran's right ankle disability is rated at the maximum allowable under Diagnostic Code 5270, and his left tibia and fibula fracture is rated at 20 percent. No further increased ratings are warranted.
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