The veteran's claim for an increased disability evaluation for service-connected residuals of a fracture of the left tibia is well-grounded, but his symptoms do not warrant a higher rating.,The veteran also submitted new and material evidence to reopen his claim of service connection for a back disorder. The reopened claim is well-grounded.
The deciding factor: The veteran's residuals of fracture of the left tibia are currently evaluated as 10 percent disabling, with no additional disability found.,New evidence submitted by the veteran includes treatment records from the Cincinnati VAMC dated in February 1957. This evidence is considered material and well-grounded.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals of fracture of left tibia, Back disorder
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- October 25, 2000
- Citation
- 0028121
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What this means for you
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