The veteran's claim for an increased rating for the service connected fracture of the left tibia and fibula, with arthritis of the left ankle is granted. Service connection for arthritis of the left knee is also granted. A compensable rating for a scar related to the fracture of the left tibia and fibula is denied.
The deciding factor: The veteran's disability ratings are based on the current manifestations of his service-connected conditions, including the severity of his ankle and knee disabilities as well as the presence of a scar from the fracture. The arthritis in both joints has been found to be severe enough to warrant higher ratings than initially assigned.
- Claimed conditions
- Fracture of the Left Tibia and Fibula, Traumatic Arthritis of the Left Ankle, Arthritis of the Left Knee
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 30%
- Decision date
- May 14, 2001
- Citation
- 0113526
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