The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected left fibula fracture residuals, with limitation of motion of the left ankle, warrants a 30 percent disability rating.
The deciding factor: The VA examination and medical records showed severe tenderness, swelling, functional loss due to pain, decreased range of motion, painful motion, associated weakness, lack of endurance, and flare-ups with increased symptoms. The combination of these factors more nearly approximates the criteria for a marked ankle disability under Code 5262.
- Claimed conditions
- fracture of the left fibula, limitation of range of motion of the left ankle
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- March 30, 2001
- Citation
- 0109393
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- Denied
The Veteran's claims for increased ratings were denied. The RO increased the rating for the service-connected osteoarthritis of the thoracolumbar spine to 40 percent effective on September 8, 2008 and for residuals of a fracture of the left fibula to 30 percent effective on July 20, 2010. The Veteran's claims remain pending.
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- Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to incomplete records and a need for further examination. The case will be reviewed by the RO after additional development.
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