The Board has granted a 20 percent rating for the veteran's service-connected residuals, fracture of the left ankle. The veteran's service-connected residuals, fracture of the left femur are rated at 10 percent and not in need of an increased evaluation. The veteran's service-connected residuals, fracture of the left maxillar alveolus and residuals, fracture of the left mandibular alveolus do not warrant a compensable rating.
The deciding factor: The veteran's ankle disability was rated at 10 percent based on marked limitation of motion. The knee or hip disability associated with the femur fracture does not meet the criteria for a higher evaluation under Diagnostic Code 5255. Shortening of the left leg is not present, and there is no ankylosis or other impairment warranting a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Residuals, fracture of the left ankle, Residuals, fracture of the left femur, Residuals, fracture of the left maxillar alveolus, Residuals, fracture of the left mandibular alveolus
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 20%
- Decision date
- April 12, 2001
- Citation
- 0110685
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