The Board denied a compensable evaluation for residuals of a fracture of the left distal fibula, finding that the disability did not meet the criteria for a 10% rating under Diagnostic Codes 5262 or 5271.
The deciding factor: The medical evidence did not show malunion of the fibula resulting in slight knee or ankle disability (Diagnostic Code 5262) or moderate limitation of motion of the left ankle (Diagnostic Code 5271).
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left distal fibula
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 20, 2000
- Citation
- 0019119
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- Denied
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is being remanded to the RO for additional development, including scheduling a videoconference hearing.
- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for residuals of fracture of the left distal fibula is being remanded due to a lack of substantial compliance with the Board's previous instructions, including obtaining an adequate and contemporaneous VA examination.
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